We are looking for a compassionate and experienced psychologist to join our team. You will be responsible for conducting psychological assessments /or tests for diagnostic purposes.

To be successful as a psychologist, you should have a strong passion for helping patients overcome and manage their mental health. Top candidates will be excellent listeners and communicators.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend rehabilitation or intervention programs to overcome addiction issues
• Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies
• Coordinate with other child health experts, like child protection workers, pediatricians and social workers, to facilitate and ensure the patients’ psychological development
• Organize educational programs to inform adolescents or teenagers about the repercussions of high-risk behaviors and ways to adjust to them
• Address issues such as depression, bullying, various mental health issues and learning difficulties in children by providing appropriate psychological intervention
• Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health disorders
• Develop treatment plans based on the needs of the child
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to community resources
• Remain informed of developments in the field of child psychology
• Participate in research and other professional development activities as needed

Requirements and skills:

• Proven work experience as a Child Psychologist or similar role
• Must be approachable and empathic so children will be comfortable working with you
• Knowledge of different therapeutic methods and the ability to switch between different approaches to meet each child’s needs
• Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology
• A valid state license to practice psychology
• Minimum two years of experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques and evidence-based treatments
• Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work with a diverse population of children and families
• Commitment to providing quality patient care

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person