Psychologist

Overview

The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required)
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  0 years postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required); 3 years experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries in a pediatric academic setting (Preferred)
• Required Skills/Knowledge:
  Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment; ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care; ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family and other members of the health care team; ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students;
  
  demonstration of personal commitment to Continuing Education.
• Required Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Psychologist licensed in VA, MD, or DC to start, with expectation of eventual licensure in all 3 jurisdictions; if not yet licensed in Washington, DC at time of start, must hold DC psychology associate prior to start date (Required)

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community physicians through timely completion of records and communication.
• Provide on‑call services as determined by the Division Chief.
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees.

• Advocacy:
  Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well‑being.
• Research:
  Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty; participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals; publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals; submit grant applications for funding of research projects; participate in research committees and workshops.
• Education:
  
  Participate in CNMC’s medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees; supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively; provide timely feedback to trainees; ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards; adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO and other regulatory bodies; identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement; cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care.

• Customer Needs:
  Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
• Teamwork & Communication:
  Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
• Performance Improvement & Problem Solving:
  Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to…