Clinical Psychologist – Autism and Comorbid Conditions Therapy
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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.
Requirements
- 4 years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
- Experience in conducting clinical supervision
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
- Georgia licensed psychologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
- Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
psychological assessmentsconsultationtherapyneuropsychological assessmentspsychological treatmentstreatment plansclinical supervisionpatient safetybody mechanicsgrowth and development
Soft Skills
family-centered caretherapeutic relationshipcommunicationevaluation of psychosocial needsteam directioncommitment to professional growthefficiency improvementpatient advocacycollaborationreferral coordination
Certifications
Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of PsychologyGeorgia licensed psychologistBasic Life Support (BLS)