Psychologist - Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

About the role

The Psychologist will provide consultation, assessment, and intervention services for patients diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Services will be delivered within an interdisciplinary clinic setting and will include conducting initial evaluations, providing psychoeducation, developing and coordinating treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team, and conducting follow-up visits with returning patients. Intervention efforts will focus primarily on CBT-based approaches aimed at improving coping skills, enhancing physical functioning, and supporting treatment adherence.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Schedules patients according to department/division guidelines
• Follows all CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care
• Ensures that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
• Presents an Epic schedule that rolls out, per department/division guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time
• 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 DCAPBS and other Department/Division colleagues to assure that patients receive care consistent with patient circumstance and need
• Responds to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner
• Participates in DCAPBS and CHOP committees in membership and/or leadership capacity
• Attends and participates in department/division/institution meetings appropriate for or required by role

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate Psychology
• APA or CPA Accredited internship training
• Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent focused psychology

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff,patients and the public
• Epic training
• Effective communication in writing and verbally
• Clear communication
• Able to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement
• Maintains strictest confidentiality

Education

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist (Pennsylvania)

Benefits

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.