Clinical Child Psychologist

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Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated team members who are eager to join this mission. Children’s is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in using evidence-based family therapy. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, if desired.

Rank is commensurate with experience. Candidates with expertise in adolescent family therapy or in treating functional conditions, psychosis, acute mood disorders, or anxiety/depression/disruptive behavior that is comorbid with autism are preferred.

The psychologist will work within the Children’s general outpatient clinic, providing evidence-based interventions in the form of individual, group, and/or family therapy. Suitable candidates will have a dedication to promoting and offering culturally-sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy as well fostering inclusion, diversity, and belonging within the Children’s community. Appointments are a mixture of in-person and telehealth. Candidates with expertise in adolescent family therapy or in treating functional conditions, psychosis, acute mood disorders, or anxiety/depression/disruptive behavior that is comorbid with autism are particularly encouraged to apply.

Psychologists work closely with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), and nurse case managers to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Opportunities for program development across our acute clinical care settings are possible.

This is a full-time position, with split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. Additionally, applicants must have expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.

Children’s strives to meet the healthcare needs of all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status and insurance coverage.

Oversees and develops assessments and/or treatments for specialty pediatric population. Assists with translation of findings into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team. May supervise students/fellows, pre-doctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family. Counsels and educates families. Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.

• Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Experience in conducting clinical supervision

• Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
• Experience in writing and research