Perm - Psychologist - General

Job Description

Job Description

Child & Adolescent Focus
Academic Healthcare Environment

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Psychologist to provide specialized psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for children, adolescents, and families within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

This position requires extensive experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations, including children as young as 3 years old.

Position Highlights:

Full-Time Permanent Position
Day Schedule (Approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team Environment
Opportunity to Participate in Program Development
Clinical Leadership and Educational Opportunities
Diverse Pediatric and Adolescent Patient Population

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment & Treatment:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
  
• Develop treatment recommendations and intervention plans.
  
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services.
  
• Assess and intervene during crisis and emergency situations.
  
• Develop mental health diagnoses and treatment strategies.

Collaboration & Care Coordination:

• Work closely with physicians, behavioral health professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams.
  
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care when appropriate.
  
• Participate in treatment planning and program development initiatives.
  
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding best practices.

Documentation & Quality Improvement:

• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation.
  
• Complete assessment reports and treatment records.
  
• Participate in quality improvement activities and program evaluation.
  
• Support development of clinical policies and specialty practice guidelines.

Professional Development:

• Participate in clinical staff meetings and committee work.
  
• Maintain knowledge of current psychological treatment approaches.
  
• Utilize evidence-based psychological interventions.
  
• Support organizational and departmental initiatives.

Requirements:

Education & Licensure:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program REQUIRED.
  
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship REQUIRED.
  
• Active Texas Psychologist License REQUIRED.

Experience:

• Extensive child and adolescent psychology experience REQUIRED.
  
• Must be comfortable treating children as young as age 3.
  
• Specialized training and clinical experience in pediatric behavioral health REQUIRED.
  
• Experience providing psychological assessment and therapy services REQUIRED.

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certification REQUIRED.
  
• Current NPDB Self-Query Report (within 30 days) REQUIRED.
  
• At least one professional reference within the past 24 months REQUIRED.
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills REQUIRED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language proficiency.
  
• Experience with evidence-based specialized treatments.
  
• Experience in highly specialized psychological practice areas.

Important Notes:

• Permanent candidates only.
  
• New graduates will not be considered.
  
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
  
• Clean professional and licensure history preferred.