A BRIEF OVERVIEW

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a pediatric psychologist to join our rapidly expanding integrated behavioral health in primary care programs (Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids) and outpatient services.
The Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids program strives toward a fully integrated model of behavioral health in primary care and provides consultative and intervention services in pediatric primary care practices in the CHOP Primary Care Network. The psychologist will be part of the very energetic multi-disciplinary Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids team made up of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Clinical Social Workers, and Pediatric Psychologists. The practice serves a high proportion of children ensured by Medicaid and is comprised of a team of pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and medical assistants who are highly motivated to provide high-quality team-based care to patients. This position will be expected to participate in teaching and training activities through our APA and ACGME-accredited clinical psychology and child and adolescent psychiatry training programs.
The Psychologist provides psychological services to patients and families, develops and nurtures clinical services, participates in and leads training activities within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and Hospital; and participates 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 as appropriate for their role. In some settings, the psychologist may have a matrixed reporting relationship with a physician leader outside the Department.
Faculty appointment at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is strongly encouraged.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Doctorate Psychology Required

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• APA or CPA Accredited internship training is Required and
• Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent-focused psychology. Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making. (Required proficiency)
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff, patients, and the public. (Required proficiency)
• Epic training (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate clearly. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to accept feedback and incorporate it into professional growth and own performance improvement. (Required proficiency)
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality. (Required proficiency)

Clinical Activity

• Provides assessment and treatment services to children and families, primary care settings, and engages in collaborative treatment planning with the pediatric primary treatment team.
• Performs clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to DCAPBS productivity standards.
• Presents an Epic schedule that rolls out, per department/division guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. The 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 by 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 DCAPBS clinicians to operationalize and grow empirically-based models of care that best serve the needs of patients
• Acting as a resource and mentor for DCAPBS clinicians
• Demonstrating leadership in developing programs and designing/executing QI and/or patient safety initiatives

Collaboration

• Collaborate with DCAPBS and other Department/Division colleagues to ensure that patients receive care consistent with patient circumstances and needs.
• Respond to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner.
• Participates in DCAPBS and CHOP committees in membership and/or leadership capacity
• Work collaboratively with the DCAPBS administration to support patients in being appropriately scheduled.
• Attends and participates in department/division/institution meetings appropriate for or required by the role.

Teaching

• Participates in education and training within the department’s training programs. This may include providing clinical supervision, lectures, and facilitated learning experiences.
• Establishes themselves as providing high-quality educational experiences for department trainees and their primary care colleagues.
• Contributes to interprofessional training activities and experience as discussed with program leadership.
• Participates in activities of the training faculty as discussed with appropriate leadership.

Engages in professional activities

• Membership in national professional organizations, for example, American Psychological Association (APA)
• Active in multiple DCAPBS, CHOP, regional, and national activities
• Participates in the dissemination of psychological science and/or clinical care at a local, regional, or national level.

Other

• Demonstrates commitment to Department/Division and hospital
• Completes all mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing, flu vaccine, and other vaccinations as per CHOP policy
• Maintain licensure including completion of required continuing education
• Collaborates with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements including but not limited to Medical Staff Application
• Establish plans for professional growth with the supervisor
• Participates in clinical program development
• Participates in community service
• Participates in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer