Psychologist

What You Will Do

• Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated
• Performs clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor
• Adheres to DCAPBS productivity standards
• Presents an Epic schedule that rolls out, per department/division guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time
• Schedules must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows
• Follows all CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care
• Assures that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
• Practices as an Independent Clinician
• Assures that CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission and other regulatory body patient care standards are met
• Assures that all CHOP and DCAPBS clinical and billing documentation standards are met
• May serve in clinical leadership roles such as: Developing clinical and treatment protocols, peer education programs, and monitoring compliance through direct observation and chart review
• Collaborates with other DCAPBS clinicians to operationalize and grow empirically-based models of care that best serve the needs of patients
• Acts as a resource and mentor for DCAPBS clinicians
• Demonstrates leadership in developing programs and designing/executing QI and/or patient safety initiatives
• Collaborates with other DCAPBS clinicians to support patients in being appropriately scheduled
• Attends and participates in department/division/institution meetings appropriate for or required by role
• Teaches within the department’s training programs
• Establishes themselves as providing high-quality educational experiences for department trainees
• Contributes to interprofessional training activities and experiences
• Engages in professional activities
• Maintains licensure including completion of required continuing education
• Collaborates with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements to include but not limited to Medical Staff Application
• Participates in clinical program development
• Participates in community service
• Participates in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer

Education

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Doctorate Psychology Required

Experience

• APA or CPA Accredited internship training Required and Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent focused psychology.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff, patients and the public
• Epic training
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Communicate clearly
• Able to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement
• Maintains strictest confidentiality

Licenses And Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist (Pennsylvania) - State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

Salary Range

SALARY RANGE: $36,279.00 - $205,640.00 Annually