PSYCHOLOGY POST DOCTORAL FELLOW

PSYCHOLOGY POST DOCTORAL FELLOW

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the postdoctoral training program, provides direct clinical psychological services to patients and families. Services include psychological evaluation, consultation, and treatment, as well as team participation for inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Participates in regular training and supervision with licensed psychologist(s) during fellowship years to be able to carry out the responsibilities of a staff pediatric psychologist
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary Clinical Team(s) and, through consultation with staff, facilitates coordination and implementation of therapeutic program(s).
• Participates in patient planning conferences and other consultation meetings. Prepares and submits clinical documentation and any correspondence regarding patients.
• Provides psychological services to outpatient and day treatment patients as assigned.
• Administers appropriate psychological tests, interprets test data, and prepares formal psychological evaluation reports for assigned patients
• Conducts follow-up conferences with patients and / or families.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as indicated.
• Acts as resource person to Division staff in provision of psychological services.
• Provides in-service training to other staff as part of hospital-wide in-service program.
• Conducts lectures and other educational activities regarding psychological issues in children and families for medical, educational, and parent groups.
• Provides consultative support for staff through discussions of patient and staff needs.
• Conducts research under the supervision of psychology staff.
• Under supervision, functions autonomously to deal with clinical issues and problems.
• Confers with supervisor regarding unusual situations or problems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements :

Doctoral degree from American Psychological Association approved program in professional psychology (clinical, counseling, school).

Prior training, coursework or experience in pediatric psychology is preferred. Clinical experience with children, including administration and interpretation of psychological assessment procedures, as well, as background in wide variety of treatment modalities.

APA approved internship in pediatric or child clinical psychology.

Licensure, Certification and Registration Work Orientation and Experience :

See educational requirements Under supervision, functions autonomously to deal with most clinical issues and problems.

Confers with supervisor regarding unusual situations or problems.

At manager's discretion or departmental needs

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received : Reports to pediatric psychology staff.

Supervision Exercised : Supervises interns and externs.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly communicates with patients, family members, other health care team members, other health system staff, and representatives of referring and other outside agencies and payors.

Must be able to handle crisis and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

TOOLS / EQUIPMENT USED

Uses on-line health information network system, personal computer, telephone, fax, and various psychological test instruments.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical health care environment. Occasional stress due to multiple demands, shifting priorities, shifting patient populations, and tight time frames.

May occasionally be involved in the restraint of a patient. Limited risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste, or blood borne diseases.

Employees are expected to exercise good judgment in the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.