Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Psychologist

• Provide expert clinical services, including psychological assessments, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family therapy to pediatric patients.
• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments and create measurable, individualized treatment plans with client involvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/transfer plans.
• Offer clinical supervision and training to psychology interns and assist in coordinating internship programs to maintain APA accreditation standards.
• Promote a positive and supportive experience for clients and their families, encouraging feedback and participating in service recovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage reimbursement sources, and ensure all care requirements are met.
• Stay current with developments in the field and actively participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives.

• Join a collaborative network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

• Required:

• Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
• Completion of an internship in clinical child, school, pediatric, or adult clinical psychology.
• Must hold a current New Jersey Psychologist License or be license-eligible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Preferred:

• Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology.

• Specialization : Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience : Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership : Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications : Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity : Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• 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 specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

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