Psychologist - Child and Adolescent

Location: Moody Outpatient Center

Contact: Brent Whitson – brent.whitson@phhs.org

Primary Purpose

Provides psychological evaluation and diagnoses for mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Formulates and administers programs of treatment.

Minimum Specifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA‑accredited university and completion of an APA‑accredited internship.
• Certification/License: Licensed Psychologist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Experience & Training: Specialized training, supervision, and clinical experience in a focused area (e.g., child, palliative, pain, addictions, corrections). Includes practicum, internship, post‑doctoral training and/or fellowship with a specialty focus, and demonstrated competence in evidence‑based specialized treatments.
• Skills: Clinical psychology competency, psychological assessment, psychotherapeutic intervention, family systems, developmental orientation, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to meet age‑related and handicapped patient needs, patient‑centered behaviors.
• Preferred: Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy and practice guidelines for the specialty area by evaluating best practices and treatment outcomes.
• Serve as a member or leader of interdisciplinary teams, participating in planning and development of treatment programs.
• Educate the Parkland community about services and best practices related to the specialty area.
• Conduct psychological assessments (interviews, record review, third‑party interviews, formal evaluations) and make diagnoses, identify problems, and develop intervention plans.
• Assess and intervene in crisis and emergency situations.
• Provide psychological treatment (individual, group, family) to relieve emotional distress, clarify goals, expand support networks, and find adaptive solutions.
• Collaborate with referring providers and colleagues to address patients’ psychological and social needs, including making or receiving referrals.
• Maintain thorough written records of therapy sessions, reports, and relevant documentation while observing confidentiality laws.
• Identify and analyze counseling, assessment, referral, and patient access processes, recommending improvements.
• Modify communication and interaction to accommodate sensory impairments and specific needs, especially for older adults.
• Stay current with developments in clinical psychology through seminars, journals, and professional organizations, integrating new knowledge as appropriate.
• Serve on committees and attend clinical staff meetings, fostering a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting psychology services.
• Develop internal controls to ensure compliance with state/federal laws, accreditation standards, and health‑plan requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign‑On Incentive: $20,000
• Guaranteed salary with up to 12% retirement match.
• Eligibility for Federal Loan Repayment program.
• Four weeks of PTO to start, plus 10 holidays.
• Full malpractice and tail coverage.
• On‑site health services.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Child‑care assistance.
• Robust wellness programs.