The Psychologist independently diagnoses and treats mental disorders, performing functions like functional assessment, intelligence quotient testing, and coordinated treatment planning for the behavioral health population. Responsibilities include conducting specialized psychological evaluations using various standardized tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based interventions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an earned Doctorate in Psychology with relevant internship experience in clinical child, school, adult clinical, and/or pediatric psychology. Required qualifications include a New Jersey Psychologist License and competence in performing the specified psychological testing batteries.
Overview The Child/Adolescent Psychologist functions as a clinical psychologist under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, in accordance with the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association, guidelines from the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners, and standards set forth by the joint Commission.
In general, the Psychologist independently diagnoses and treats mental disorders and aspects of psychological adjustment.
Specific to the behavioral health population served, the Psychologist performs those functions in the areas of functional assessment; intelligence quotient; cognitive status toward the goal of differential diagnostics; coordinated treatment and effective discharge planning.
The specific scope of practice will be articulated in the delineation of privileges as issued in the process of appointment to the Medical Staff.
Experience with Children in acute inpatient psych settings required.
1. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of a psychologist as prescribed by training and standards and delineated by the medical staff appointment.2. Conducts diagnostic evaluations and demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use and interpretation of assessment tools and subsequent integration into the formulation of a diagnostic impression.3. Performs specialized psychological evaluations of children and adults in referred cases. Inclusive, but not limited to the following:
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) - this measures the Full Scale IQ, along with various other cognitive abilities
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-3) - this measures adaptive functioning, which is helpful for diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning
Beck Rating Scales - measures depression, anxiety, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, and obsessive compulsive disorders to help with diagnosis and treatment planning
Millon Inventories - measures personality features in patients to help with diagnosis and treatment planning
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Benefits
Paid Leave
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) - personality assessment to help with diagnosis and treatment planning
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) - measures positive and negative syndromes of schizophrenia and psychoses to with diagnosis and to develop treatment plans
Hare Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) - assessment for psychopathy to help with diagnosis and treatment planning
Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-IV-COG) - this measures general cognitive abilities
Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ-IV-ACH) - this measures academic functioning. This is helpful in adults as well to determine if a learning issue is present that may affect functioning
Woodcock Johnson Test of Oral Language (WJ-IV-OL) - this measures expressive and receptive language 4. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment teams to provide effective, evidence-based psychological interventions. Works to support the incorporation of the testing outcomes into treatment plan and discharge plan. 5. Provides professional services in accordance with HUMC policy and procedures, the Joint Commission, the American Psychological Association (APA) and the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners. 6. Maintains records and documentation of patient contact according to relevant laws and policy. 7. Serves as resource and liaison to community and governmental agencies who seek medical and mental health information or services for victims of child maltreatment. 8. Participates in professional and community education conferences and seminars on related topics. 9. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs. 10. Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hours a day. 11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:1. Earned Doctorate in Psychology, internship in clinical child, school psychology, adult clinical and/or pediatric psychology. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.4. Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology.5. Competence with performing psychological testing as indicated above.Licenses and Certifications Required:1. New Jersey Psychologist License or Practicing Psychologist License. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $53,976.00 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience
Years of relevant work experience.
Education and
Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic
Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal
Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and
Grant
Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
