Developmental Psychologist

Found in: Talent US A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Lomita, United States HealthEcareers - Client Full time

Job Summary:


Provides complete and appropriate neurodevelopmental evaluations for a wide variety of patients related to specific neurodevelopmental disorders. Collaborates with treating physician/psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs neurodevelopmental evaluations of patients with actual and suspected developmental disorders/concerns, such as patients with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder or Global Developmental Delays.
  • Prepares comprehensive written assessment reports which may include diagnostic impressions.
  • May provide recommendations for intervention with patients, specific to neurodevelopmental issues, including psychotherapy/consultation where indicated.
  • Treatment recommendations may include direct intervention and program development as well as consultation with other professionals and parents/guardians; provides consultation to patients and parents/guardians concerning the patients condition, functional status, prognosis, training, educational and/or vocational options.
  • Consults regarding cognitive and neurobehavioral concerns for patients with suspected, diagnosed or determined disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and/or other known genetic conditions (e.g., Fragile X, 22q, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy).
  • Provides consultation with other medical departments to assist in diagnostic clarification and development of treatment programs for patients with complex medical and psychological/psychosocial needs.
  • Participates in clinical activities with developmental pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, developmental case managers, behavioral interventionists, mental health clinicians and/or primary care physicians.
  • May make recommendations on community resources to meet the needs of the members treatment.
  • Refer to relevant social service agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • May provide clinical supervision to doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.
    • May provide direct intervention with patients, specific to neurodevelopmental issues, including psychotherapy and/or family consultation where indicated.
    • Treatment may include program development as well as consultation with other professionals and family members.



Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year doctoral internship with training in human development/neurodevelopment.
  • Minimum two (2) or more years within the past five (5) years of work experience and/or training specific to assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • OR:
  • An equivalent combination of training, supervision and experience as identified in #1 and #2 to be considered on a case by case basis.


Education

  • Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited (or equivalent) doctoral program. Academic courses should reflect didactic and experimental training in neuropsychology and psychopathology.


License, Certification, Registration

  • Psychologist License (California)


  • National Provider Identifier required at hire