Child Psychologist

Under general direction, but following established policies and procedures, provides outpatient and/or inpatient mental health therapy and psychological testing assessment. Using professional level of knowledge assesses patient's emotional, social, and psychological needs and determines appropriate intervention methods. Maintains related records and collaborates with other caregivers, case managers and managed care representatives. 

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Utilize accepted practices of psychological assessment, intervention and support aimed at reducing the effects of trauma in children, adolescents and young adults. This may include both cognitive and achievement-based testing as well as assessment of other psychological disorders of childhood including mood, anxiety based and behaviorally based disorders to ensure a complete picture of the child’s current presentation.
• Conducts diagnostic interviews and psychosocial assessments with patients and their families to obtain data on the client's personal, social, legal, medical, emotional, family, and social-economic history and presenting problem(s).
• Develops treatment plan documentation in the client’s chart. Reviews and revises treatment plan monthly or more often as needed. Consults with other treatment team members, as necessary to reflect progress and goals.
• Provides evidence based therapy to individuals, families, and groups drawing from a variety of therapies and modalities as indicated by the client's age, individual needs and in keeping with acceptable standards of practice.
• Provides crisis intervention; makes follow-up contacts and referrals to appropriate sources as needed.
• Develops and maintains network of referral sources in the community including mental health, medical, financial, and legal sources, represents outpatient behavioral health services in such networks. Assist clients in identifying and using appropriate resources.
• Develops discharge plans, including any aftercare needed.
• Maintains clinical case records according to policies, procedures, and acceptable standards of practice.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in community education activities; makes presentations as requested at such times as are mutually agreed to by employee and manager.
• Notifies appropriate agencies of cases suspected of violations of the law such as abuse or neglect of a child, assists in investigation of such cases as requested.
• Works with other department staff to develop innovative programs to meet patient needs.
• Works with physicians, other health care providers, family members, schools, court staff, attorneys, and case managers.
• Participates in utilization management activities as needed (as required for reimbursement of services provided) Completes forms and other necessary documentation in a timely manner for office support staff.
• Assists manger and participates in staff meetings, clinical supervision based on State requirements and other meetings as assigned.
• Keeps current in development of treatment modalities, approaches and regulations affecting the practice of psychology in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting. Will conduct in-service educational programs for other staffs at such times as are mutually agreed to by employee and manager.
• Interview and coordinate the training of masters and doctoral level psychology students from local colleges and universities. Provide updates and assist in annual performance reviews as needed for colleges and universities who supply students for our program.
• Communicate with college and university programs providing students as needed to update them on the students progress and clinical skills.
• Provide educational seminars as needed to college and universities who supply students for our program.
• Train students on use of accepted practices of assessment, interventions and support aimed at reducing the effects of trauma. Provide chart review and sign off on all clinical documentation completed by students.
• Consistently provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by going above and beyond to help others, conveying positive energy to patients and co-workers, supporting, and adhering to the Service Excellence Standards, striving for high standards of practice, and actively participating in our efforts to grow and improve healthcare for our patients and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Education: Doctorate of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology (PSY. D.)
• Skills: Knowledge of mental health, trauma-informed, treatment, methods, interventions, and relevant legal regulations. Knowledge of community agencies, services, and related procedures. Interpersonal skills and continued competency to counsel the patients they serve from the following groups: pediatric (2-11 years), adolescent (12-17 years), young adult (18-21 years), with psychological, emotional, and social disorders and their families and to deal effectively with outside organizations. Analytical ability to analyze patient's needs, determine solutions, and implement solutions.
• Years of Experience: Staff serving individuals with a primary diagnosis of a mental health nature, 2 years’ experience serving individuals with mental health concerns.
• License: Psychologist in Ohio

ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital, formerly ProMedica Toledo Children's Hospital, is a 169-bed facility in Toledo, Ohio established in 1993, and has grown to be the region’s leading pediatric care facility. We offer a full spectrum of medical services to meet the unique needs of children from birth through adolescence.

• We're accredited by the Joint Commission. We strive to meet the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and are committed to continually improving patient care.
• We’re the region’s largest Level II pediatric trauma center, providing high quality trauma care for patients during any life emergency.
• The Hillabrand Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level III 72-bed unit providing care for premature babies as early as 22 weeks gestation and as small as 400 grams (14 oz). Our NICU has individual patient rooms designed to mimic the sheltered environment of a mother's womb.
• Our pediatric cancer specialists treat patients in our state-of-the-art, yet youthful and whimsical, Debbie Brass Children's Cancer Center.
• We're the first dual-certified asthma program for treating both inpatient and outpatients by the Joint Commission in Ohio.

Toledo, Ohio offers the attributes of a large cosmopolitan city, while maintaining a small-town atmosphere and charm. Toledo is known as the Glass City because of its long history of innovation in all aspects of the glass industry, and the Jeep vehicle has been manufactured in Toledo since 1941. The region boasts a flair for entertainment that’s rare in this part of the country. You will find an extensive metro-park system, access to Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and Lake Michigan, a nationally recognized zoo, a world-renowned museum of art, a variety of community festivals and excellent institutions of higher education including The University of Toledo, University of Michigan and Bowling Green State University. In addition, Toledo is within driving distance to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus. Toledo offers a balance of a comfortable community, popular recreation and challenging practice opportunities.

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