Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology - Staff Psychologist I
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Mar-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 122182
Description
CCHMC SALARY GRADE:
DEPARTMENT: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Varies
TITLES SUPERVISED: N/A
TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0
TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients. Follows care guideline and treatment protocols for infant; children and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Participates in all department/division activities and initiatives. Maintains good standing in the department.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the psychology license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Interview and assess patients to determine presence of condition/disease and to establish preventive behavioral and mental health practices. Determine nature and extent of impairment, prescribe and administer appropriate behavioral or mental health interventions or assessments. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment.
Effective Communication Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.
Policy Compliance Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.
Development of Clinical Excellence Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Doctor of Philosophy OR Doctor of Psychology OR Equivalent Degree
Unrestricted licensed Psychologist in the State of Ohio
Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
Preferred:
Unique Skills:
Development Knowledge of growth and development
Family-centered care Understands and support family-centered care
Clinical Knowledge - Specialty Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas
Diversity Appreciation Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself
Communication Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
Clinical Care Skills Demonstrate skill in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence based therapeutic interventions.
About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better, and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
