Clinical Psychologist (Pediatrics

Duties

Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and implement specialized procedures to address developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that interfere with children's ability to benefit from educational programs.

Evaluate acute mental health needs and provide crisis intervention to reduce psychological distress.

Select, approve, and document treatment priorities through a treatment plan.

Contribute to program evaluation, policy development, and organizational decision-making by providing expert insight into behavioral health issues across pediatric and family populations.

Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary treatment planning to ensure coordinated, stepped-care across the system.

Screen and interview children, adolescents, and family members, and utilize psychometric instruments in the assessment of psychological disorders typically affecting children and adolescents.

Execute performance initiatives (PI) through revision of clinical standards and procedures.

Provide expert professional consultation to primary care providers and other professional staff regarding the psychological functioning of children, adolescents, and families.