Psychologist - Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP)

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A Brief Overview
The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a psychologist with expertise in early childhood. Individuals with special training and expertise in young child assessment are encouraged to apply, including individuals trained in clinical child psychology, pediatric psychology, school psychology or pediatric neuropsychology.

The primary role of the Psychologist is to provide consultation and assessment services to medically high-risk infants and young children born with congenital anomalies who are followed through the Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP) at CHOP. The psychologist will also provide guidance and support for the families of these children. The PHP started in 2004 and consists of a multidisciplinary program that provides long-term care to children with congenital conditions that limit fetal lung growth resulting in pulmonary hypoplasia, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) which make up 65% of the cohort,large lung lesions, and giant omphalocele (GO).PHP patients are at biological risk of poorer neurocognitive, social-emotional and behavioral outcomes which are exacerbated by their long NICU hospitalization and treatment course. The dedicated PHP team consists of General Surgery, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Pediatrics, Psychology, Nutrition, Speech/Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Social Work, and Audiology.

The role of the psychologist in PHP includes providing consultation regarding social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and child adjustment concerns, conducting diagnostic interviews, and clinical assessments. In addition, the psychologist will provide in-depth interpretation of findings in the context of medical, family, and environmental history, detailed feedback to the family at the time of the visit, including support and advice regarding developmental behavioral challenges and other concerns. The psychologist will document findings, impressions, diagnoses, and recommendations in a report letter that will be sent to the family. Recommendations may include referrals to community services, community agencies/schools, and healthcare colleagues.Children in the PHP range in age from 6 months to 6 years. The assessment protocol includes a standardized battery that is modified to meet the individual needs ofchildren.The role of the psychologist will also include participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, participation in quality improvement projects, and collaboration with other psychologists in the program.

The Psychologist also participates in the educational experience of trainees; establishes plan and initiates professional growth and leadership within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and may participate in research and present work at the local or regional level.

What you will do

Clinical Activity

• Practices effectively as an independent clinician.
• Responsive to feedback from supervisors and colleagues about clinical practice.
• Provides consultation, assessment, and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, and communicates with referral sources as indicated.
• Perform clinical services at a percent of effort as designated by supervisor.
• Adheres to The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences productivity standards.
• In settings where patients are scheduled into appointments, presents an EPIC schedule that rolls out, per department guidelines, delineating availability and anticipated vacation and conference time. Schedule must include enough openings to cover productivity expectations plus anticipated late cancellations/no shows.
• Assures that professional practice is in accordance with applicable professional and licensing body standards.
• Follows all CHOP and Departmental policies and procedures regarding clinical and administrative activity associated with providing direct patient care.

Collaboration

• Collaborates within the Department and with other Department/Division colleagues to assure that patients receive the kind of care required by patient circumstance.
• Responds to requests for consultation and service in a timely manner.
• Participates in The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences committees.
• Work collaboratively with the program's coordinators and practice manager to assure there is sufficient scheduling availability and patients are scheduled appropriately

Teaching

• May provide supervision to trainees (including externs, interns, and/or fellows) within the Department's psychology training programs
• Lectures and provides training to other disciplines (including child psychiatry)
• Participates in activities of the training faculty

Other

• Completes all mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing, flu vaccine and other vaccinations as per CHOP policy
• Maintain Licensure including completion of required continuing education
• Establishes plans for professional growth with manager
• Participates in clinical program development
• Collaborates with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements to include but not limited to Medical Staff Application
• Member and or active participation in a DCAPBS or CHOP Committee
• Presents work locally or regionally
• Participates in community service
• Participates in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer

Education Qualifications

• Doctorate Psychology Required

Experience Qualifications

• Completed postdoctoral training directly related to job role with APA or CPA accredited internship training Required and
• Completed post-doctoral training in child and adolescent focused psychology Level I 0-7 years Required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, and administrative staff, patients and the public.
• Epic training
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

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