Psychologist - Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP)

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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) is seeking a psychologist with expertise in early childhood. Individuals with special training and expertise in young child assessment are encouraged to apply, including individuals trained in clinical child psychology, pediatric psychology, school psychology or pediatric neuropsychology. 

The primary role of the Psychologist is to provide consultation and assessment services to medically high-risk infants and young children born with congenital anomalies who are followed through the Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP) at CHOP. The psychologist will also provide guidance and support for the families of these children. The PHP started in 2004 and consists of a multidisciplinary program that provides long-term care to children with congenital conditions that limit fetal lung growth resulting in pulmonary hypoplasia, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) which make up 65% of the cohort, large lung lesions, and giant omphalocele (GO). PHP patients are at biological risk of poorer neurocognitive, social-emotional and behavioral outcomes which are exacerbated by their long NICU hospitalization and treatment course. The dedicated PHP team consists of General Surgery, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Pediatrics, Psychology, Nutrition, Speech/Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Social Work, and Audiology. 

The role of the psychologist in PHP includes providing consultation regarding social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and child adjustment concerns, conducting diagnostic interviews, and clinical assessments. In addition, the psychologist will provide in-depth interpretation of findings in the context of medical, family, and environmental history, detailed feedback to the family at the time of the visit, including support and advice regarding developmental behavioral challenges and other concerns. The psychologist will document findings, impressions, diagnoses, and recommendations in a report letter that will be sent to the family. Recommendations may include referrals to community services, community agencies/schools, and healthcare colleagues. Children in the PHP range in age from 6 months to 6 years. The assessment protocol includes a standardized battery that is modified to meet the individual needs of children. The role of the psychologist will also include participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, participation in quality improvement projects, and collaboration with other psychologists in the program. 

The Psychologist also participates in the educational experience of trainees; establishes plan and initiates professional growth and leadership within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and may participate in research and present work at the local or regional level.

What you will do

Clinical Activity

• Practices effectively as an independent clinician.
• Responsive to feedback from supervisors and colleagues about clinical practice.
• Provides consultation, assessment, and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated.
• Perform clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences productivity standards.
• In settings where patients are scheduled into appointments, presents an EPIC schedule that rolls out, per department guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. Schedule must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows.
• Assures that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards.
• Follows all CHOP and Departmental policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.

Collaboration

• Collaborates within the Department and with other Department/Division colleagues to assure that pa