Pediatric Psychologist
Essential Functions
- Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
- Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
- Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
- Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
- Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
- Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.
Skills
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Treatment
- Therapy
- Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Continuity of Care
- Clinical Evaluations
- Evidence Based Treatment
- Evidence Based Assessment
- Measurement Based Care
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology.
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
- Degree will be verified.
Preferred Qualifications
- PSYPACT eligible or PSYPACT authorization
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and assess various nonverbal cues used in patient diagnosis/assessment in order to understand and develop treatment options.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, as well as hear and respond quickly to emergent needs or issues that may arise with patients.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.
Location
Primary Children's Hospital - Las Vegas
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $52.12 - $80.42
Benefits
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.
About the Role
The Licensed Psychologist is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, APPs, psychologists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines to provide holistic or comprehensive medical and mental health services to patients. They interview patients and give diagnostic tests as clinically indicated. The Psychologist provides individual, family or group psychotherapy, and collaborates with the behavioral health team to develop and implement evidenced-based treatment and interventions.