Psychologist

About the role

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Psychologist position located at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas – Hospital. Working environment: inside, positions involve sitting, standing, and walking; light physical demands; lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs; essential sensory/communicative activities: hearing, seeing, speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support the mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of patients through Clinical Excellence: assessment; psychological testing/interpretation/feedback; outpatient therapy; treatment/intervention; interdisciplinary team clinics; consultation.
• Support through Research Excellence: collaboration in, participation in, and/or leading research projects; consultation; multi-site studies; supervision of research associates.
• Support through Teaching Excellence: participating in recruitment and/or onboarding of trainees; supervision of trainees; didactic presentations to trainees; completion of trainee evaluations; updating training/recruitment materials.
• Timely, clear, and cohesive documentation of patient encounters in accordance with departmental, organizational, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate and communicate efficiently and effectively with inter- and intra-departmental colleagues and peers.
• Maintain membership and engagement in local, state, national, and/or international professional societies applicable to one’s role/work.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology required
• Minimum BLS required
• Independently licensed or license-eligible through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Behavioral Health Executive Council) required
• Completion of continuing education requirements needed to maintain licensure as designated by relevant professional organizations required
• Pediatric/child clinical experience required
• Maintains or is eligible to apply for the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) authorization strongly preferred
• Proficient in Spanish preferred
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or with medically-complex patients strongly preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development from birth through young adulthood
• Demonstrates culturally and ethically-informed clinical practice
• Act in a manner in accordance with mandated reporting requirements in Texas and/or the patient’s home state as indicated required

Schedule

PRN, as needed Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm