Trainee- Child and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy Post Doc

Lindner Center of HOPE; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Generous paid time off

401(k) employer match

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The Lindner Center of Hope seeks a Trainee- Child and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy Post Doctoral Fellow. This one‑year, 1.0 FTE position emphasizes neuropsychological evaluation and psychotherapy for youth, with CBT and other empirically based modalities, primarily in residential and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, writing reports, and delivering individual/group therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
• Willingness to develop expertise in child/adolescent psychotherapy and assessment.
• Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related empirically‑based modalities.
• CPR certification or intent to obtain within 2 weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological evaluations from childhood through late adolescence/early adulthood.
• Conducts initial psychiatric interviews and direct testing with patients.
• Writes neuropsychological reports and interprets test findings for patients and families.
• Provides individual and group CBT to promote adjustment and functioning.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and contributes to quality and compliance efforts.

Job description

Position:Trainee- Child and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy Post Doc

Location: Mason, OH

Job Id:1874

# of Openings:1

Trainee- Child and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy Post Doc

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Req#: 1874

About Us:

The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.

• One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
• Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
• A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.

We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.

At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.

Position Summary:

The Post Doctoral Child and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy Fellow applies psychological principles and techniques to direct clinical care of patients and families, primarily from young childhood through early adulthood. Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychological disorders. Utilizes empirically‑based measures and methods.

Will participate in opportunities for group therapy and individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other empirically‑foundational therapeutic modalities, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The Postdoctoral Fellow’s time will be spent primarily in Residential Services and outpatient. At the conclusion of the one-year fellowship, the Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to obtain independent licensure.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs neuropsychological evaluations for patients from young childhood through late adolescence/early adulthood.
• Conducts initial psychiatric interview
• Performs direct testing with patient
• Scores testing and interprets results
• Explains test findings, conclusions, and recommendations to patient and family
• Writes neuropsychological reports
• Applies neuropsychological and psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological and neuropsychological disorders
• Conducts evaluations of Autism Spectrum Disorder with residential young adults and outpatient children through late adolescence/early adulthood
• Provide individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other techniques to achieve more effective personal and interpersonal adjustment.
• Maintains up to date training and experience in CBT and other empirically‑based modalities, especially in the treatment of children through adolescent/young adults
• Applies therapeutic techniques within the context of assessment and/or provision of therapy
• Adapts or identifies specific components of CBT to improve patient outcomes and incorporates those into both individual, family, and/or group treatment
• Provide parent/patient education to promote continued treatment and wellness after discharge or termination of services
• Co-lead outpatient groups to learn and/or enhance therapeutic skills
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to continuously address patient diagnosis, conceptualization, and treatment.
• Actively solicits feedback from treatment team.
• Actively participates and contributes to the treatment team and patient care
• Contributes to continuous improvement of the neuropsychology and child and adolescent departments.
• Consults with clinical psychologists and other clinicians regarding evidence-based measures and best practices
• Implements actions that result in continuous improvement of quality and compliance
• Documentation
  • Completes required clinical documentation related to direct individual and/or family interventions and testing/assessments in a timely manner
  • Pariticipates in organization-wide quality measures
• Collaborates with other clinical staff and residential mileu
  • May educate clinicians, MHS and other direct care staff in the conceptualization of neuropsychological findings and share cognitive recommendations to promote improved patient outcomes
  • Promotes and maintains safe and appropriate millieus, consistent with program millieus
• Promotes professional relationships
  • Facilitates inter- and intra- departmental communication to improve effectiveness and efficiency
  • Establishes & maintains an environment that embraces feedback and teamwork and values all individuals

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy services for child, adolescent, and young adult patients with a wide range of neuropsychological problems.
• Willingness to develop an expertise in child and adolescent psychotherapy and assessment.
• Willingness to develop an expertise in evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorder in children through adolescents/young adulthood.
• Current experience and training with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Experience in clinical related research studies.
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Must have CPR certification or complete the course to receive it within the first 2 weeks of employment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skillsnecessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for patients and their families.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the usual physical requirements of a position working in a patient care environment.

Perks and Benefits

At LCOH, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Generous paid time off that starts accruing on day one
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
• An employer‑matching 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Complimentary gym membership
• Employer‑provided short and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• A community of mission‑driven individuals passionate about making a difference

All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of HOPE will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of HOPE also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).

Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.