Pediatric Health Psychologist
Core
Provides clinical psychological care, assessment, and care coordination for children and adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions within specialty medical clinics.
Role type
Pediatric Health Psychologist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Integrated support programs for medically complex pediatric populations (e.g., Cystic Fibrosis, severe asthma, cochlear implant evaluations)
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Clinical assessment, psychotherapy (individual/family/group), care coordination, treatment planning, patient/family education, program evaluation, clinical supervision
Preferred skills
Subspecialty in Pediatric/Health Psychology, APA accredited internship/residency in medical setting
Technologies
DSM criteria, clinical protocols
Responsibilities
Provide clinic-based psychological support and consultation to interdisciplinary medical teams; Conduct diagnostic consultative services and establish psychiatric diagnoses; Formulate goal-oriented treatment plans; Educate patients and families regarding illness and treatment; Design and evaluate clinical programs; Provide clinical supervision to students and staff
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience required)