What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Clinical Psychologist - Concord position at Advocate Aurora Health?
The Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Levine Children’s Hospital is seeking a North Carolina licensed or license eligible psychologist to support the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Responsibilities will include individualized assessment of children and adolescents with or suspected of having neurodevelopmental conditions, multidisciplinary evaluation and consultation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Psychologists are eligible for a faculty appointment through the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Provision of training and/or supervision to practicum students and/or psychometrists may be required.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates the ability to conduct assessments based on clinical interview, presenting information and clinical standards of program.
- Demonstrates ability to formulate an appropriate diagnosis using standards established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians to insure effective service delivery.
- Provides clinical supervision of Psychologist I, predoctoral interns and/or graduate practicum students in the practice of psychology.
- Conducts forensic evaluations and provides court testimony as an expert witness when directed.
- Selects, administers, and interprets psychological instruments, including a written report on psychological evaluation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
- Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate skills and assessment.
Physical Requirements
Works in a patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling of charts and supplies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from, an APA approved training program required; license eligible or currently licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Practicing Psychologists required. BLS required per policy guidelines. A minimum of 2 years of specialized clinical experience in psychological assessment of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and proficiency in test administration and interpretation required for diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, IDD, and related developmental and psychological conditions, including ADOS-2. Experience with medical comorbidities including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), genetic conditions, and pre- and perinatal complications strongly preferred.