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Cook Children's Health Care System · 3 days ago

Psychologist - Mind Health

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Psychologist to work within The Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health. The psychologist will collaborate with teams to provide care for pediatric patients, focusing on assessments, counseling, and treatment while also contributing to clinical research and protocol development.

Hospital & Health Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide assessments, counseling, intervention, and treatment of pediatric patients with a range of both typical and atypical development and behavioral management of those conditions

Administer, score, and interpret testing with the same patient populations

Assist with the development of the Institute's clinical protocols to ensure psychosocial aspects are addressed for the overall improvement of the patient’s care and experience

Conduct relevant clinical research activities such as grant writing, research program development, study design, and statistical analysis within the Institute department(s), including cognitive/psychological testing required under clinical trial protocols

Qualification

PhDPsyD in PsychologyLicensed Psychologist in TexasPediatric health psychologyBehavioral medicinePsychosocial aspects of disordersADHD experienceDevelopmental delays experienceMood disorders experienceTrauma-informed careStatistical analysisCognitive testingGrant writing

Required

PhD or PsyD in Psychology with specialized training in pediatric psychology

Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain (will consider Provisional License if close to licensure)

American Heart Association CPR must be obtained prior to start

Preferred

Specialized training in pediatric health psychology and behavioral medicine

Experience with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, adjustment to chronic illness, and trauma-informed care

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

Expertise in the psychosocial aspects of disorders of the nervous system, including mental, behavioral, developmental, and neurological disorders

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