Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).

Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission.

Children’s is seeking a 1.0 FTE Pediatric Psychologist to focus on providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services to pediatric patients and their families admitted to our Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU). This is a 28 bed, CARF-accredited unit serving a diverse patient population who require intensive rehabilitation as they recover from acute or chronic illness or injury that has had a significant impact on their physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning.

Populations served include those with brain injury (concussion, moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, encephalitis, stroke, brain tumor), spinal cord injury/disease, cerebral palsy, orthopedic injuries, neuromuscular disorders, peripheral nerve disorders, and a variety of other acute and chronic medical conditions. Primary responsibilities include individual and family psychotherapy, psychoeducation, development of behavior management interventions, and coordination with neuropsychologists, teachers, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists across the Children’s system, as well as community providers. The psychologist will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and rehabilitation therapy teams (PT, OT, SLP) to support patient care.

The psychologist in this position will work closely with our psychologist covering the outpatient Day Rehabilitation Program at Children’s as approximately 75% of the patients receiving care on the CIRU transition to the Day Rehabilitation Program. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral externs, doctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows, as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Opportunities for clinical research and program development across our clinical care settings are supported. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child and adolescent/pediatric psychology internship. Completion of a pediatric psychology fellowship and experience working in pediatric inpatient hospital settings is highly preferred. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within 7 years of hire.

Oversees and develops assessments and/or treatments for specialty pediatric population. Assists with translation of findings into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team. May supervise students/fellows, pre-doctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family. Counsels and educates families. Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.

Experience

• Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Experience in conducting clinical supervision
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
• Experience in writing and research
  
  

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
  
  

Certification Summary

• Georgia licensed psychologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
• Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
• Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
• Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
• Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient’s local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program.
• Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
• Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
• Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
• Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
  
  

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

PhD