Job Description 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.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required).
3 years Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries. Experience in a pediatric academic setting. Evidence of participation in collaborative research within the realm of early childhood. Interest in teaching/supervision (Preferred).
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care.
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 in the area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Psychologist Licensed in Washington, DC. Fully licensed and credentialed psychologist at Children's National Medical Center. Upon Hire (Required).
Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care 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.Commitment to Advocacy Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well-being.Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.Participate in specific health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.Commitment to Research Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality, and management journals.Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.Commitment to Education Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.Participate as appropriate in hospital/university-wide educational programs.Participate as appropriate in local, regional, and national educational efforts.Provide timely feedback to trainees.Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.Commitment to Quality & Compliance Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies, and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.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; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff, and hospital committees.Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met. Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things. Safety
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