Child Psychologist

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

The Child Psychologist evaluates and treats patients referred by mental health providers, conducts individual, group and family therapy, consults with primary care providers, child psychiatry and health care providers regarding mental health aspects of family and patient management. Performs psychological testing and differential diagnosis.

Essential Responsibilities:

Evaluates and diagnoses the mental health of children and adults, utilizing psychological tests where appropriate.

Provides brief intensive treatment for children and families, in person and through telemedicine, as well as ongoing group and supportive therapy in appropriate cases.

Determines need for child psychiatric referrals in consultation with pediatricians and mental health providers.

Consults regularly with the mental health staff and pediatric primary care providers on patient care issues.

Maintains liaison with community resources for child mental health services.

Assists in implementing mental health in-service educating programs for medical staff. Participates in staff development meetings and quality-or-care activities on a regular basis.

Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience working with children required.

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology required.

License, Certification, Registration

Must be licensed to practice as a clinical psychologist in all three (3) jurisdictions in which KPMAS operates - VA, MD and DC are required

New employees have one year from date of hire to obtain appropriate licensure in all three (3) jurisdictions.

National Provider Identification (NPI) required.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge and proficiency with a range of clinical approaches to care required.

Knowledge and experience with Psychological testing required.

Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Strong assessment skills.

Treatment planning expertise.

Strong goal oriented psychotherapy skills.

Initiative; capacity for independent practice.

Customer focus and strong ability to function as a team member.

Flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience ages 2-18 years of age.

Electronic Medical Record Experience preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Child Psychologist

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 933970

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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