Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Child Inpatient

HH Donnelly Bldg (10051)

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Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Unit Psychologist to join our inpatient behavioral health team, providing integrated psychological services across two acute care units serving children and adolescents (ages 5–17).

This role is embedded within the daily operations of the units and combines direct clinical care, interdisciplinary leadership, and supervision of trainees. The Unit Psychologist plays a critical role in supporting high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, short-term acute psychiatric setting.

This is a unique opportunity to function as an embedded psychologist within inpatient psychiatry, shaping both individual patient care and the broader therapeutic environment. The role offers meaningful involvement in unit leadership, contributions to training the next generation of psychologists, and the ability to drive system-level improvements in pediatric behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, case formulation, and brief evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients in an acute inpatient setting
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social work, and other disciplines to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Lead or co-facilitate group therapy and assist with behavioral management strategies on the unit
• Contribute to crisis assessment and stabilization efforts as needed
  
  

• Serve as an active member of the unit leadership team, contributing to program development, quality improvement, and clinical innovation
• Support staff in managing complex behavioral presentations through consultation and coaching
• Promote a psychologically informed, trauma-responsive milieu across both units
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination meetings
  
  

• Provide supervision and training to psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows
• Support interdisciplinary staff education on psychological principles, interventions, and best practices
• Contribute to a learning environment that supports professional development and clinical excellence
  
  

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or related field
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Connecticut
• One year APA approved internship in Clinical Psychology.
• Completion of one year post internship supervisory experience.
• Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in acute or inpatient psychiatric settings
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based interventions and psychological assessment
• Experience supervising trainees strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and team-based collaboration skills
  
  

• Experience in short-term acute psychiatric care or crisis stabilization settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate care models
• Interest or experience in program development, quality improvement, or innovative care models