Psychologist - BHIP
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About the job
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Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care - and your career.
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
The primary role of the psychologist is to provide consultation and brief intervention services to medical inpatient units at CHOP. The psychologist will serve as a provider within the consultation liaison service at CHOP, a large, multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, and behavior analysts who provide clinical services to children and families currently receiving medical care across the medical units in the Philadelphia and King of Prussia hospital campuses. Typical consults include evaluations and brief interventions for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, difficulties coping with illness/hospitalization, and pain. The psychologist will also participate in and lead training activities within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and Hospital and participate in Department and Hospital committees and initiatives. The psychologist may contribute actively to program development and QI activities, serve as an educator, role model and mentor, and participate in local, regional and national professional activities. The psychologist will be based primarily at the King of Prussia or Philadelphia hospital campus, although will have opportunities to provide clinical services at both hospitals if desired and approved by the supervising psychologist.
What you will do
Clinical Activity
- Provides consultation and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated
- Performs clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
- Adheres to DCAPBS productivity standards.
- Follows all CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.
- Assure that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
- Practices as an independent clinician
- Assures that CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission and other regulatory body patient care standards are met.
- Assures that all CHOP and DCAPBS clinical and billing documentation standards are met
- Assures that all of the above standards are met through regular and periodic direct observation of clinical activity, chart review and discussion with non-DCAPBS team members.
May serve in clinical leadership roles such as:
- Developing clinical and treatment protocols, peer education programs, and monitoring compliance through direct observation and chart review
- Collaborating with other DCAPBS clinicians to operationalize and grow empirically-based models of care that best serve the needs of patients
- Acting as a resource and mentor for DCAPBS clinicians
- Demonstrating leadership in developing programs and designing/executing QI and/or patient safety initiatives
Collaboration
- Collaborate with DCAPBS and other Department/Division colleagues to assure that patients receive care consistent with patient circumstance and need.
- Respond to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner
- Participates in DCAPBS and CHOP committees in membership and/or leadership capacity
- Attends and participates in department/division/institution meetings appropriate for or required by role.
Teaching
- Participates in education and training within the department’s training programs. This may include providing clinical supervision, lectures, and facilitated learning experiences
- Establishes themselves as providing high-quality educational experiences for department trainees
- Contributes to interprofessional training activities and experiences
- Participates in activities of the training faculty
Engages in professional activities
- Membership in national professional organizations, for example, American Psychological Association (APA)
- Active in multiple DCAPBS, CHOP, regional, and national activities
- Participates in the dissemination of psychological science and/or clinical care at a local, regional or national level
Other
- Demonstrates commitment to Department/Division and hospital
- Completes all mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing, flu vaccine and other vaccinations as per CHOP policy
- Maintains licensure including completion of required continuing education
- Collaborates with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements to include but not limited to Medical Staff Application
- Establish plans for professional growth with supervisor
- Participates in clinical program development
- Participates in community service
- Participates in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- Doctorate Psychology Required [PhD or PsyD]
Experience Qualifications
- APA or CPA Accredited internship training Required and
- Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent focused psychology. Required
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
- Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making. (Required proficiency)
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff,patients and the public. (Required proficiency)
- Epic training (Required proficiency)
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to communicate clearly. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement. (Required proficiency)
- Maintains strictest confidentiality. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist (Pennsylvania) - State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
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SALARY RANGE
$36,279.00 - $205,640.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a nonprofit children's hospital founded in 1855, with inpatient campuses in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, 724 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics) beds in use, 19,881 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics) employees and more than 50 (source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP's Pediatric Network) care network locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sources: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital and CHOP Care Network Statistics; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP's Pediatric Network
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