Psychologist - Division of Outpatient Behavioral Health

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A Brief Overview

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are seeking a psychologist with expertise treating children, adolescents and young adults.

The role of the Psychologist within DCAPBS is to provide psychological services to patients and families, including clinical assessment, diagnostic interviews, and evidence-based therapies for specific conditions. The position will be within the Division of Outpatient Behavioral Health working as part of programs focused on treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or trauma and stressor related disorders Other responsibilities include participating in and leading training activities within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and the Hospital and participating in Department and Hospital committees and initiatives. They may contribute actively to program development and QI activities, serve as an educator, role model and mentor, and participate in local, regional and national professional activities. They may engage in clinical research and Quality Improvement as appropriate for their role. The role will contribute to patient care in our main outpatient setting in Philadelphia and may provide care at specialty care centers in surrounding counties. Faculty appointment at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania on the Academic Clinician Track is strongly encouraged.

This role will be a split of 50% clinical and 50% research based.

We are seeking a psychologist to support research efforts in pediatric mental health. This role involves designing, leading, and analyzing clinical trials and studies focused on areas such as mood disorders, suicide prevention, and related topics. Key responsibilities include protocol development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote health equity and improve outcomes for children and their families.

What you will do

• Clinical Activity
• Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated
• Performs clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to DCAPBS productivity standards.
• In settings where patients are scheduled into appointments, presents an Epic schedule that rolls out, per department/division guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. Schedule must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows.
• Follows all CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.
• Assure that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards
• Practices as an Independent Clinician
• Assures that CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission and other regulatory body patient care standards are met.
• Assures that all CHOP and DCAPBS clinical and billing documentation standards are met
• Assures that all of the above standards are met through regular and periodic direct observation of clinical activity, chart review and discussion with non-DCAPBS team members.
• May serve in clinical leadership roles such as:
• Developing clinical and treatment protocols, peer education programs, and monitoring compliance through direct observation and chart review
• Collaborating with other DCAPB