Psychologist (Pediatrics) - Outpatient - Full Time - Union, NJ

Job Overview : The Staff Psychologist position at Children's Specialized Hospital CSH is housed within the state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation facility in Union joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Their primary role is to address the biopsychosocial needs of children, adolescents, young adults admitted with a variety of diagnoses and developmental history.

Psychologists provide diagnostic interviews, perform psychological testing and psychotherapeutic support for pediatric patients and their families.

The clinical teams include Autism Team and Feeding Teams as needed.Qualifications : Required : PhD, PsyD, or EdDNJ Psychology license AHA BLS Provider CertificationExperience working with children / teens on the Autism spectrum1+ year of job-related experience1+ year of children and / or adolescent experienceExperience with cognitive behavioral modification Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents / significant othersPreferred : Standard battery testing experienceExperience working with children / teens with chronic illness and / or health psychologyCertifications and Licenses Required : NJ Psychology licenseAHA BLS Provider CertificationScheduling Requirements : Full Time40 hours / weekFlexibility in schedule neededMay require on-callEssential Functions : Performs complete psychodiagnostic evaluations with new patients and identifies patient / family psychosocial needsProvides effective individual, family, group psychotherapy as indicatedIdentifies realistic goals for intervention and delivers ongoing behavioral medicine intervention based on the developmental needs of the patient (e.

g., goals related to behavior management social skills emotional functioning treatment adherence, pain management, improving coping with various medical conditions, treatment of comorbid psychopathology)Conduct assessments in the area of cognitive and neuropsychological functioningAttends interdisciplinary case conferences for patients treated or evaluatedProvides effective team consultation as neededSupports clinical staff (e.

g., consult with nursing / medical staff, join treatment sessions with recreational, occupational, physical, and speech therapists)Participates in program development with opportunities for researchProvides in-services and educational trainings to staff and community agencies as requested by SupervisorDisseminates findings accurately and sensitively and according to Department policyProvides supervision to staff, fellows, interns, externs as indicatedDisplays competency in obtaining and interpreting the patient and family behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processesMeet minimum annual expected volumesFlexibility, both in work hours and in performance of dutiesOther 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.

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