GI Pract

Job Title & Specialty Area: Psychologist

Department: Gi Pract

Location: Dallas

Shift:

Job Type: (On-Site)

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
A Psychologist is an individual licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the independent practiced of psychology who is not a member of the Medical/Dental Staff. They are responsible for providing psychological assessments and interventions to patients and families and for supporting the strategic priorities of Children's Health and expanding the knowledge base of effective treatment and care. Psychologists have the potential for recognition as UTSW psychology faculty by way of affiliation with UTSW psychology program.

Responsibilities:
* Clinical care of patients including assessments through interviews, chart/history review, and psychological testing procedures; treatment including individual, play, group or family psychotherapy.
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* Integration of psychological service provision in the patient’s plan of care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
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* Contribute to program improvement initiatives.
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* Support for department priorities and the academic mission of the system.
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* Develop and share content expertise in evidence-based treatments.
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* *Conduct clinical research in projects which are in line with Children's mission and hospital/department applicable service line goals*.
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* *Provide direct supervision to students and trainees who are providing clinical care and/or participating in research or outcome measure initiatives*
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* Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job
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* * Psychologists hired prior to 2005 do not carry these responsibilities

 How You’ll Be Successful:

Other information:
WORK EXPERIENCE
* One year internship or postdoctoral experience commensurate with area of practice
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EDUCATION
* Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Req
* Doctoral program accredited by the American/Canadian Psychological Association at time of graduation Req
* Predoctoral internship accredited by the American/Psychological Association. Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas Req
* Must become certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology or American Board of Sleep Medicine within 7 years of obtaining privileges per departmental requirements. Psychologists hired prior to 2005 are exempt from this requirement.
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* In the event a Psychologist does not met the requirements to sit for the Board due to role/specialty, the Division Chief/Chief Psychologist has the latitude to substitute or extend this requirement to fit the individual role. Req
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, Req

JOB PROFILE
* Requires depth within a specialized, critical discipline and/or breadth of substantive professional knowledge that crosses disciplines within the professional field
* Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
* May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and /or complexity
* Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
* Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
* Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
* Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

NON-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.