Assistant/Associate Professor or Staff Psychologist I/II, Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Assistant / Associate Professor or Staff Psychologist I / II, Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology -147597

Description

The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a psychologist to join the Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Cincinnati’s Kids (CHECK) Center, an internationally recognized foster-care clinic, to support expansion of our consultation and trauma therapy services.

The CHECK Center is a multidisciplinary clinic with an established research-practice partnership that includes psychologists, pediatricians, social workers, nurses, dentists, and students.

Responsibilities for this position include providing outpatient consultation and intervention in the CHECK Foster Care clinic for young people in foster care up to age 21 years and outpatient evidence-based trauma therapy for youth ages 3-18 and their families.

Consultations include brief diagnostic assessments to make treatment recommendations, brief individual and family interventions, and preventative care for infants through adolescents presenting with a history of maltreatment and a range of co-occurring concerns and their caregivers.

There are also academic and publication opportunities available if applicant is interested.

The ideal candidate will have completed a doctorate in clinical or school psychology (APA accredited), be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio, completed specific training in trauma, behavior management, and systems-involved youth, and be Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified or certified-eligible.

Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have completed a doctorate in clinical or school psychology (APA accredited), be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio, completed specific training in trauma, behavior management, and systems-involved youth, and be Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certified or certified-eligible.

Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Unique Skills

Prioritization

Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

Development

Knowledge of growth and development

Family-centered care

Understands and support family-centered care

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

Path / Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

Training - Basic

Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques

• Diversity Appreciation
• Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas;

appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

Organization

Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

Communication - Advanced

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Patient Care

Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care.

Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education.

Analysis - Basic

Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability

Faculty / Clinical

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Department

Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

Employee Status

Regular

Weekly Hours