Kennedy Krieger Institute · 5 months ago
Psychologist I - CASSI - Hiring Incentive
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$104K/yr - $142K/yrKennedy Krieger Institute is focused on providing specialized services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and they are seeking a Psychologist I to join their Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI). The role involves conducting psychological assessments, providing treatment services, and training for parents and professionals, primarily for patients aged 2 through young adult.
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Responsibilities
Select, administer, and score diagnostic and/or psychological tests assessing the presence of autism as well as neurodevelopmental disabilities (such as intellectual disability) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions
Interpret assessment results based on current research in psychological assessment and available evidence-based approaches
Write comprehensive diagnostic and psychological assessment reports including diagnostic interpretations and next step management/strategy plans
Provide interpretative information to parents and/or primary caregivers (including teachers, and therapists) utilizing a strengths-based framework
Provide empirically-based, neurodiversity-affirming care in individual, parent-mediated, and group therapy formats based on program needs and clinician training. This may include behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and associated therapeutic approaches as appropriate to the needs of the patient
Enter psychological testing and diagnostic reports, progress notes, treatment plans, termination reports, and patient correspondence in Epic, and enter test data into the department database. Submit documents in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Institute and program guidelines. Complete administrative paperwork required by the Institute, discipline, and/or department
Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss and evaluate the diagnoses and treatment/management of patients
Maintain familiarity with Maryland state laws as well as the laws and ethical guidelines defined by the credentialing board with respect to patient confidentiality, conflicting interests, reporting of abuse, patient termination, and supervision of psychology associates
Initiate and participate in innovative programs and research projects
Design and conduct presentations nationally, regionally, and locally
Maintain productivity and reporting standards as determined by the department
Qualification
Required
Must possess and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Maryland
Must obtain and maintain psychology privileges as a specified professional member of the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff
Doctoral degree in psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)- or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)-accredited doctoral program required
Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral internship in health service psychology required
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities required. This experience may be satisfied through predoctoral and/or postdoctoral training in psychology
Benefits
$5000 Hiring Incentive
Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute helps children and young adults with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
Founded in 1937
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.99MKey Investors
Government of United States of AmericaFCC
2023-01-15Grant· $1M
2020-05-19Grant· $0.99M
Leadership Team
Bradley Schlaggar
President and CEO
Amy Bastian
Chief Science Officer
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