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Cook Children's Health Care System · 1 month ago

Child Psychologist

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join their team at the Alliance Multi-specialty clinic. This role involves providing psychotherapy and psychological testing for children and adolescents experiencing various behavioral and emotional challenges.

Hospital & Health Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) to patients ages 12 and under and their families

Conduct psychological testing

Provide psychology and psychiatry services for families whose children and adolescents, ages 2 to 18, are experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges

Possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and brain development

Work with children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care

Utilize a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests

Understand the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan

Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop outstanding leadership skills

Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and maintaining a positive experience for all children and families

Qualification

Licensed PsychologistTherapy for childrenChild growthDevelopmentPsychological testingPediatric mental healthTrauma-informed careCPR certificationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkLeadership skills

Required

Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited institution

Training in child growth and development

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop outstanding leadership skills

Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and maintaining a positive experience for all children and families

Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, will consider Provisional License if close to licensure

American Heart Association CPR or willing to obtain prior to start

Preferred

Experience providing therapy to children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care

Experience using a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests

Understanding the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan

Prior experience in a pediatric setting

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

401(k) & 401(k) matching

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Company

Cook Children's Health Care System

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Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury.

Founded in 1918