Pediatric Psychologist, Gastroenterology (Atlanta)

Pediatric Psychologist, Gastroenterology

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Job Description

Pediatric Psychologist - Gastroenterology

Location: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Center for Advanced Pediatrics, Brookhaven, GA

Childrens Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission.

Childrens is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist with experience in treating behavioral health needs in children and adolescents with gastrointestinal conditions. This position will be primarily outpatient and will work closely with medical team members from our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition to treat patients diagnosed with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions including disorders of gut-brain interaction, inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and abdominal pain. The ideal psychologist will have experience with multidisciplinary treatment, diagnostic interviewing, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions, and behavioral parent training for medically complex youth. Experience working with patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal conditions is strongly preferred.

We are seeking individuals interested in joining a dedicated team of professionals providing the highest quality care to children with pediatric gastrointestinal diseases. This team includes two pediatric psychologists within Gastroenterology in addition to 25+ others across the Childrens system who collaborate with an active multidisciplinary team of professionals from Medicine and Nutrition. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Opportunities for clinical research and program development across our clinical care settings are possible. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.

Experience

• Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Experience in conducting clinical supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
• Experience in writing and research

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology

Certification Summary

• Georgia licensed psychologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults

Job Responsibilities

• Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patients specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
• Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
• Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
• Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
• Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patients local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patients program.
• Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
• Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
• Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
• Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

PhD

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Science, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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