Licensed Psychologist - Trauma Specialist

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST JOB SUMMARY The pediatric psychologist has responsibility for providing comprehensive psychological services to populations who have experienced pediatric trauma via assessment and therapeutic intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION Involved in Division administrative functions and Division and hospital program development.

Responsibilities include psychological assessments of children and families with a focus on pediatric trauma.

Staff should be able to perform Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR or other well-established trauma-focused interventions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Educational Requirements: Doctoral degree in American Psychological Association approved professional psychology program with specific training in pediatric trauma and intervention.

Post-doctoral fellowship in child psychology preferred.

Licensure, Certification and Registration: Work Orientation and Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area License eligibility in the state of Maryland.

Participation in supervision of trainees in the area of pediatric trauma is also likely an expectation.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Supervision Received Reports to the Division Director.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Directly communicates with patients, family members, other health care team members, other health system staff, and representatives of referring and other outside agencies and payors.

Must be able to handle crisis and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED Uses on-line health information network system, personal computer, telephone, fax, and various psychological test instruments.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS Typical health care environment.

Occasional stress due to multiple demands, shifting priorities, shifting patient populations, and tight time frames.

Periodically serves as on-call psychologist during evening and weekend hours.

Limited risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste, or blood borne diseases.

Employees are expected to exercise good judgment in the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

Reviewed 1/30/20