Psychologist - Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care

Overview

Seeking a Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Psychologist with inpatient hospital experience to provide a full spectrum of clinical services within our integrated pediatric program. The role involves working with all pediatric populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing everything from assessment and treatment planning to individual and family therapy. Responsibilities also include the training and clinical supervision of psychology interns. This position offers a highly desirable weekday schedule with no on-call, weekend, or holiday obligations.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains awareness of the sources of reimbursements for the service and follows through to ensure that all requirements are met.
2. Accurately and timely assesses readiness for discharge or transfer. Utilizes SBAR when appropriate. Makes appropriate judgments, utilizing available resources in a collaborative approach, demonstrates competence per department requirements.
3. Provides clinically competent case management services to clients as needed.
4. Promotes a positive client experience, participates in service recovery and encourages clients' feedback.
5. Provides clinical supervision to psychology interns and others as assigned.
6. Discharge transfer plan is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Collateral contacts are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Initial assessment is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Progress notes are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Treatment plan is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Treatment plan review is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures. Weekly summaries are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
7. Initial assessments are comprehensive and demonstrate clinical competence.
8. Performance Improvement: Demonstrates a clear understanding of performance improvement activities within the department. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement Process.
9. Provides services equal to 65% of hours worked.
10. Participates in supervision as needed.
11. Maintains and provides knowledge of current issues in the field. Shares information from conferences, articles, and training with others.
12. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of group clinical treatments. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of individual clinical treatments. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of family clinical treatments.
13. Completes psychological assessments and consults in a timely manner and demonstrates clinical competence.
15. Treatment plan is measurable, individualized, and incorporates client involvement.
16. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
17. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Required Education & Licensure:

  • Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
  • Completion of an internship in a relevant field such as clinical child, pediatric, or school psychology.
  • Current, valid Psychologist License.

• Required Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology.

Compensation
Minimum rate of $106,329.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

Salary : $106,330