Psychologist (Pediatrics) - Outpatient - Full Time - Union, NJ
Company: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Location: Union
Posted on: November 1, 2024
Job Description:
Job Overview:The Staff Psychologist position at Children's
Specialized Hospital CSH is housed within the state-of-the-art
outpatient rehabilitation facility in Union joining a dynamic
multidisciplinary team. Their primary role is to address the
biopsychosocial needs of children, adolescents, young adults
admitted with a variety of diagnoses and developmental history.
Psychologists provide diagnostic interviews, perform psychological
testing and psychotherapeutic support for pediatric patients and
their families. The clinical teams include Autism Team and Feeding
Teams as needed.Qualifications:Required:
PhD, PsyD, or EdDNJ Psychology
license AHA BLS Provider CertificationExperience working with
children/teens on the Autism spectrum1+ year of job-related
experience1+ year of children and/or adolescent
experienceExperience with cognitive behavioral modification Ability
to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children,
adolescents and their parents/significant othersPreferred:
Standard battery testing
experienceExperience working with children/teens with chronic
illness and/or health psychologyCertifications and Licenses
Required:
NJ Psychology licenseAHA BLS Provider
CertificationScheduling Requirements:
Full Time40 hours/weekFlexibility in
schedule neededMay require on-callEssential Functions:
Performs complete psychodiagnostic
evaluations with new patients and identifies patient/family
psychosocial needsProvides effective individual, family, group
psychotherapy as indicatedIdentifies realistic goals for
intervention and delivers ongoing behavioral medicine intervention
based on the developmental needs of the patient (e.g., goals
related to behavior management social skills emotional functioning
treatment adherence, pain management, improving coping with various
medical conditions, treatment of comorbid psychopathology)Conduct
assessments in the area of cognitive and neuropsychological
functioningAttends interdisciplinary case conferences for patients
treated or evaluatedProvides effective team consultation as
neededSupports clinical staff (e.g., consult with nursing/medical
staff, join treatment sessions with recreational, occupational,
physical, and speech therapists)Participates in program development
with opportunities for researchProvides in-services and educational
trainings to staff and community agencies as requested by
SupervisorDisseminates findings accurately and sensitively and
according to Department policyProvides supervision to staff,
fellows, interns, externs as indicatedDisplays competency in
obtaining and interpreting the patient and family behavior based
upon an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging
processesMeet minimum annual expected volumesFlexibility, both in
work hours and in performance of dutiesOther Duties:Please note
this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our
market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive
benefits and resources to support our employees physical,
emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and
Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement
PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death
InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible
Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet
Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC,
Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health
is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable
manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every
member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of
creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one
community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New
Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient
care, education, and research to address both the clinical and
social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly
make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.
From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating
educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly
benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of
residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination
for treating complex health conditions or improving community
health through local programs and education.
Keywords: Childrens Specialized Hosp, Philadelphia , Psychologist (Pediatrics) - Outpatient - Full Time - Union, NJ, Healthcare , Union, Pennsylvania
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