Job Description
Job Description $20,000 hiring bonus and relocation to those who qualify! Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p Children's Hospital & Medical Center is seeking adolescent or pediatric
Psychologists to expand a well-developed department of Behavioral Health. Our team consists of 5 board certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, 4 APRNS, 15 Clinical Psychologists, a Neuropsychologist, 6 Licensed Mental Health Providers, and 4 Clinic RNs. The
Psychologist will deliver care through face to face and telehealth methods. We complete 2,500 patient visits per month across traditional outpatient clinics, which include multidisciplinary clinic teams, school-based services, integrated primary care, and medical hospital consultations. Fellowship training program affiliation has recently been initiated. We do not have any inpatient psychiatric beds.
Children's Hospital & Medical Center is the only full-service, pediatric health care center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond. Children's is home to Nebraska's only Level IV regional NICU and the state's only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Children's is focused on extraordinary clinical care, education, basic science and translational research and advocacy and is embarking on transformational programmatic and physical growth. Our Behavioral Health team members are involved in about a dozen multidisciplinary care clinics and provide medical home-centered care in 10 primary care pediatric offices.
Benefits and perks include: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Incentive and bonus programs
- Liability insurance
- Tuition loan repayment
- Plus, more!
With a population of more than 925,000, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike. Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress.
- Readiness to go to the hospital at odd hours when providing on-call services in rotation with mental health staff.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology required.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Psychologist required, preferably in a behavioral health or pediatric setting
- Completion of one-year pre or post-doctoral clinical internship, through an APA accredited program required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS - Current and valid licensure as a psychologist in the state of Nebraska or state of Nebraska eligible required.
Special Job Requirements - Non-Violent Intervention training preferred
EOE/Vets/Disabled
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About Us Make a meaningful difference improving the lives of children!
At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team-and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.
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Internship, Relocation, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,