Child Psychologist

Location:
Alliance Multi-specialty Clinic and Urgent Care Center

Department:
Psychology-NE Center Clinic

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:
40

Summary:

Seeking a Psychologist with a heart for therapy to work closely with children, adolescents, and their families to provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and perform psychological testing. This role provides psychology and psychiatry services for families whose children and adolescents, ages 2 to 18, are experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders. The Psychologist must possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and brain development and have experience with pediatric/adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests. Understanding the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.

Required Education & Experience:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Training in child growth and development.
• Experience providing therapy to children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care is preferred.
• Experience using a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests.
• Understanding the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.
• Prior experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and maintaining a positive experience for all children and families.

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