Psychologist

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Toms River West (TRW)

Department Name: Psychology

Req #: 0000256767

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $113,300.00 - $147,500.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Staff Psychologist addresses the biopsychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and young adults admitted with complex medical needs, joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The psychologist provides diagnostic interviews, cognitive and neuropsychological testing, and psychotherapeutic support for pediatric patients and their families. This essential role supports diverse clinical pathways, including Brain Injury, General Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Infant/Toddler care, Chronic Illness, and Chronic Pain.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Psychology
• New Jersey Licensed Psychologist
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
• Valid driver's license
• 1 year of job-related experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital setting and collaborate with a professional medical team
• Ability to relate therapeutically with children, adolescents, and their parents or caregivers
• Flexibility in work hours, performance of duties, and an adaptable approach to patient care
• Experience working with children and adolescents, including patients on the Autism Spectrum

Preferred:

• Experience with cognitive behavioral modification and behavioral medicine interventions

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (Day)
• May require on-call shifts

Essential Functions:

• Performs complete psychodiagnostic evaluations with new patients and accurately identifies patient/family psychosocial needs
• Conducts clinical assessments in the specific areas of cognitive and neuropsychological functioning
• Provides effective individual, family, and group psychotherapy and interventions as clinically indicated
• Identifies realistic goals for intervention and delivers ongoing behavioral medicine support regarding treatment adherence, pain management, and medical coping mechanisms
• Provides effective team consultation, supporting clinical staff by consulting with nursing and medical teams and joining therapy sessions with rehab specialists (PT, OT, SLP, Recreation)
• Attends program development meetings, interdisciplinary case conferences, and research opportunities for treated or evaluated patients
• Disseminates assessment and testing findings accurately, sensitively, and in accordance with Department and hospital policies
• Provides professional supervision to staff, fellows, interns, and externs as designated by the program
• Provides inservices, clinical presentations, and educational trainings to staff and community agencies as requested by the Supervisor
• Displays competency in obtaining and interpreting patient and family behavior based upon a solid understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial, and aging processes
• Meets minimum annual expected clinical volumes and performance standards

Other 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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.