Job Summary
The Psychologist I provides psychological services to patients throughout the CHOP inpatient and ambulatory enterprise; participates in the educational experience of trainees; demonstrates readiness for leadership; and establishes plans for professional growth. In some settings the psychologist may have a matrixed reporting relationship to a non-BHC physician leader.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Activity
- Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient 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 BHC productivity standards.
- In settings where patients are scheduled, presents an EPIC schedule that rolls out three (3) months in advance 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 BHC policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.
Collaboration
- Collaborates with BHC and other Department/Division colleagues to assure that patients receive the kind of care required by patient circumstance.
- Responds to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner.
- Participates in BHC and CHOP committees.
- Works collaboratively with BHC Intake financial counselors to assure that patients are scheduled appropriately.
Teaching
- Regularly supervises trainees and responsible for the training of interns as appropriate.
- Lectures and provides training of other disciplines.
- Develops curricula.
Other
- Completes all mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing and vaccinations as per CHOP policy.
- Establishes plans for professional growth with supervisor.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
PA- Psychologist
Required Education and Experience
PhD or PsyD in Psychology
Additional Technical Requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills
All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.
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