Pediatric Rehab Psychologist, Charlotte NC

Psychologist Job Summary - Overview

The rehabilitation psychologist will provide services to children and adolescents who are admitted for interdisciplinary treatment on the inpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) service. Duties will include: Inpatient assessment and consultation to formulate diagnostic impressions and treatment plans; Provide psychotherapeutic intervention to patients throughout their admission; Work collaboratively with other disciplines, including nursing, medical providers, child life specialists, social work, trauma network, and rehab therapies;  Facilitate or provide brief psychotherapy follow-up after discharge; Attend care team meeting weekly (2 hours) and 30-minute huddle 3x/week. There will be opportunities for new program development and training of psychology practicum students.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct assessments based on clinical interview, presenting information and clinical standards of program.

• Demonstrates ability to formulate an appropriate diagnosis using standards established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.

• Collaborates with appropriate guardians to insure effective service delivery.

• Provides clinical supervision of Psychologist I, predoctoral interns and/or graduate practicum students in the practice of psychology.

• Conducts forensic evaluations and provides court testimony as an expert witness when directed.

• Selects, administers, and interprets psychological instruments, including a written report on psychological evaluation.

• Demonstrates knowledge of various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.

• Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.

• Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate skills and assessment.

Physical Requirements
Works in a patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling of charts and supplies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from, an APA approved training program required.

• License eligible or currently licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Practicing Psychologists required.

• BLS required per policy guidelines.