Staff Psychologist-Grand Island, NE

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home is seeking a doctoral-level psychologist to conduct assessments and deliver therapy to children and families, while building referral networks and maintaining professional documentation. The role includes ongoing education, supervision, and clinical consultation to support behavioral pediatrics and related disorders.

The position emphasizes accurate clinical notes, adherence to productivity expectations, and collaboration with schools, pediatricians, and community

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical, school, and/or counseling psychology required.
• Completion of an APA approved internship or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs required.
• Licensed (or licensable) Psychologist in the state in which practicing required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments and provides therapy to children and families and assists in establishing a referral base as appropriate.
• Provides psychological therapeutic services to clients each week.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and within expected timeframes and ensuring content is written in a professional manner.
• Meets monthly clinical productivity expectations.
• Conducts clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments.
• Provides clinical consultation pertaining to children and families referred for services.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a referral base from Boys Town or pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.
• Obtains ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention, including and not limited to receiving and providing consultation, seeking CE opportunities and accessing professional literature to remain current with effective clinical practices.

Skills

Behavioral pediatrics

Cognitive behavioral theories

Assessment & therapy

Confidentiality & professionalism

Communication skills

Education

PhD or PsyD

APA internship

Licensed psychologist

Tools

Standardized tests

Clinical interviews

Job description

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Conducts psychological assessments and provides therapy to children and families and assists in establishing a referral base as appropriate.
• Provides psychological therapeutic services to clients each week.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and within expected timeframes and ensuring content is written in a professional manner.
• Meets monthly clinical productivity expectations.
• Conducts clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments.
• Provides clinical consultation pertaining to children and families referred for services.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a referral base from Boys Town or pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.
• Obtains ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention, including and not limited to receiving and providing consultation, seeking CE opportunities and accessing professional literature to remain current with effective clinical practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of psychology with an emphasis on behavioral pediatrics (primary care psychology), behavioral psychology and/or cognitive behavioral theories.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnostic criteria and emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of standardized psychological tests and measures.
• Skill in determining diagnoses, providing therapy, conducting evaluation, and administering standardized tests and measures.
• Ability to apply psychological principles to therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, school, and/or counseling psychology required.
• Completion of an APA approved internship or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs required.
• Licensed (or licensable) Psychologist in the state in which practicing required.

Other Duties

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Additional Information

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Physical requirements, equipment usage, work environment: Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well‑being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal office environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. May be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.