AHMG Pediatric & Adolescent Psychologist at AdventHealth Orlando
AdventHealth
**Overview**
**General Summary:**
Utilizes expertise in patient/family assessment incorporating physical, psycho-social, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to assess patients for barriers that interfere with the attainment of healthcare goals.
+ Responsible for assessment and treatment of individuals with developmental disorders, mental, emotional, social or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other related drugs.
+ Educates the health care team and physicians about psycho-social issues and identified patient/family problems as well as recommends strategies to address these issues.
+ Coordinate and collaborate with the primary care providers, and inpatient providers to improve health outcomes.
+ Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care and community resources as needed).
+ Collaboration with local community agencies and school systems to support mental health services.
+ Provide crisis intervention as needed.
+ Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and services provided to each client.
+ Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education in the hospital setting.
**Knowledge and Skills Required:**
+ Team player
+ Strong communication skills
**Schedule Details:**
+ Schedule: Monday – Friday
**Education and Experience:**
+ Doctoral Degree in Psychology or Counseling (PsyD/PhD)
+ Experience working with pediatric and adolescent patients
+ Experience working in a consultation liaison setting
+ Experience working in inpatient acute care setting
**Licensure, Certification, and Registration:**
+ Current, valid Psychology license in Florida
+ Current BLS
+ Eligible for board certification (board certification is a requirement for AdventHealth within 5 years of hire)
**Category:** Physician Services
**Req ID:** ORL-A339-CHLD-Psych-New
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