Post Doctoral Fellowship- Behavioral Health Consultant Full Time Days

Basic Purpose of Job

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH) offers a 12-month, full-time Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship is designed to gain expertise treating children and families within a PCBH model of integrated care. This unique postdoctoral fellowship will take place in ETCH’s outpatient primary care clinics. Fellows will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team at a primary care clinic and within the larger organization.

The Integrated Care Pediatric Fellowship track prepares psychologists as behavioral health consultants in primary care settings offering brief, solution focused behavioral health care to children and families. Fellows provide brief assessment, consultation, and treatment working alongside primary care providers. Fellows will attend grand rounds offered weekly.  Additional opportunities to participate in research and educational outreach will be available based upon individual interest.

Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) will operate as a core part of a primary care team in one of our clinics (Knoxville locations and surrounding area) utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care. BHCs will work closely with Primary Care Providers to provide brief focused assessment and intervention on a variety of presenting concerns, effective communication with team members, and efficient documentation. BHCs offer a flexible approach to behavioral health delivery, which increases access to behavioral health services.

ETCH Culture

At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, our culture is grounded in compassion and driven by a shared commitment to the well-being of every child and family we serve. We take ownership of our roles with integrity and purpose, knowing that each action can make a lasting difference. We treat our coworkers and those in our care with deep respect, recognizing the dignity and worth of each individual. Through collaboration, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, we foster a supportive, inclusive environment where both patients and team members can thrive.

At ETCH, we want to invest in training future generations of psychologists in pediatric integrated care. We value the importance of opportunities to foster both professional and personal growth. Opportunities for growth within the organization are encouraged and we tailor goals during fellowship to the individual.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Doctorate Required
• PhD or PsyD in psychology with appropriate focus on child, adolescent, or early development, including completion of an internship in an APA or CPA accredited psychology program

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate and effectively communicate with varying levels of staff.
• Work cooperatively and flexibly in role within a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete paid BHC on-boarding training to increase knowledge of PCBH model of care and BHC role within ETCH.
• Provide brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions with children and their family.
• Maintain a presence in the clinic and be available for same day and scheduled. consultations with PCP referred patients.
• Participate as an active member of the primary care team.
• Be available for brief discussions with PCP (“curbside consults”) during scheduled clinic times.
• Conduct risk and safety assessments when needed.
• Offer concise, practical recommendations to support primary care decision-making.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, etc.
• Document assessment, interventions, and treatment plans clearly and promptly in patient records.
• Attend clinic meetings, including ETCH-BHC, office staff, and treatment team meeting. Clinical schedule will be appropriately blocked for all meetings.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision with supervisor
• Attend Grand Rounds
• Engage in guided readings to learn more about PCBH model of integrated care

Operational Excellence/Quality

• Complete paid BHC onboarding training program.
• Provide brief assessment and ongoing focused behavioral health treatment to the primary care population being served.
• Deliver effective consultation-liaison services to primary care providers.
• Participate in providing training and in-service education for East TN Children's Hospital staff.

Human Resource (Team Behaviors)

• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on relevant research and empirically validated clinical practice through attendance and