Psychologist I - Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids (multiple Locations)

Location: LOC_NORRISTWN-Care Network - Norristown Req ID: 175359 Shift: Days Employment Status: Regular - Full Time About Us
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve. If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP. CHOP is proud to share that we are ranked No. 1 on Forbes' 2022 list of America's Best Large Employers! Job Summary The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Psychologist to join our growing Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids (HMHK) Integrated Care Program. The HMHK Program integrates behavioral health providers within primary care teams. The multidisciplinary behavioral health team of pediatric Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Psychiatrists work closely with the primary care partners including Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, primary care Social Workers, and Nursing staff. The team is curring hiring for multiple locations including Norristown, South Philadelphia, and Karabots. To learn more about the Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids Program, please visit https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/healthy-minds-healthy-kids-integrated-care-program
The Psychologist will have the opportunity to participate in program development, training, quality improvement work, and research. The Division will also support a pathway to faculty appointment at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Psychologist I provides psychological services to patients throughout the CHOP inpatient and ambulatory enterprise;participates in the educational experience of trainees; establishes plan and initiates professional growth and leadership within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, and presents work at the local or regional level. In some settings, the psychologist may have a matrixed reporting relationship to a physician leader outside the Department. Job Responsibilities Clinical Activity

• Practices effectively as an independent clinician.
• Responsive to feedback from supervisors and colleagues about clinical practice.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families,in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated
• Perform clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences productivity standards.
• In settings where patients are scheduled into appointments, presents an EPIC schedule that rolls out, per department guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. Schedule must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows.
• Assures that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
• Follows all CHOP and Departmental policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care

Collaboration

• Collaborates within the Department and with other Department/Division colleagues to assure that patients receive the kind of care required by patient circumstance.
• Responds to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner.
• Participates in The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences committees
• Works collaboratively with the program’s intake coordinators and practice manager to assure there is sufficient scheduling availability and patients are scheduled appropriately

Teaching

• May provide supervision to trainees (including externs, interns, and/or fellows) within the Department’s psychology training programs
• Lectures and provides training to other disciplines (including child psychiatry)
• Participates in activities of the training faculty

Other

• Completes all mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing, flu vaccine and other vaccinations as per CHOP policy
• Maintain Licensure including completion of required continuing education
• Establishes plans for professional growth with manager * Participates in clinical program development
• Collaborates with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements to include but not limited to Medical Staff Application
• Member and or active participation in a DCAPBS or CHOP Committee
• Presents work locally or regionally; publishes or presents at least one paper /chapter yearly
• Participates in community service
• Participates in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Pennsylvania psychology license and any state in which the job is require Required Education and Experience Required Education: Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from a program accredited by the American/Canadian Psychological Association (APA)
Required Experience:

• Completed postdoctoral training directly related to job role
• APA or CPA accredited internship training
• Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent focused psychology Level I 0-7 years

Additional Technical Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff,patients and the public.
• Epic training
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.

To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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