Pediatric Psychologist - Outpatient - Full Time - Toms River, NJ Req #: 0000174969
Category: Psychologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Psychology
Location: Toms River West (TRW), 1251 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Overview:

Evaluates patient s psychotherapeutic needs, performs psychological testing and provides psychotherapy for outpatient populations.

Qualifications:

Required:

PhD, PsyD, or EdDNJ Psychology license AHA BLS Provider CertificationExperience working with children/teens on the Autism spectrum1+ year of job-related experience1+ year of children and/or adolescent experienceExperience with cognitive behavioral modification Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents/significant others

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ Psychology licenseAHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time40 hours/weekFlexibility in schedule

Essential Functions:

Provides effective individual, family, group psychotherapy as indicatedIdentifies realistic goals for psychotherapyAttends program development and case conferences as indicated for patients treated or evaluatedProvides in-services to staff and community agencies as requested by SupervisorPerforms complete psychodiagnostic evaluations as indicatedDisseminates findings accurately and sensitively and according to Department policyProvides supervision to staff, fellows, interns, externs as indicatedProvides effective team consultation as neededDisplays competency in obtaining and interpreting the parents behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processesDisplays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatmentMeet minimum annual expected volumes

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer