Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
Department: Child Psychology Service
Address: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Full-Time
Why Jackson:
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease. JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services.
Position Summary
CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST -The Department of Psychology at Jackson Health System is seeking a Clinical Child Psychologist for a full-time position, providing outpatient behavioral health services through the Child and Adolescent Center (CAC) located at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital. The CAC offers outpatient psychological and psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents ages 4-18 presenting with a wide variety of childhood disorders, and coming from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Specific clinical services include conducting outpatient individual, group and family therapy and psychological testing. Supervision and training of psychology pre-doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows is also expected within the CAC. Specific training in child psychology outpatient therapy treatment models and strong testing skills are required. The applicant should possess a Florida health service provider license in psychology prior to assuming the position.
Preferred Criteria: Graduates of APA/CPA-approved doctoral programs and internships, with completion of an accredited and post-doctoral residency. Strong background in assessment and empirical based interventions with an inpatient and outpatient population. Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and other settings and studies medical and social case histories.
- Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results.
- Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing evidence-based psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and determines frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies.
- Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
- Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community-based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care.
- Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment.
- Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
- May develop and implement clinical research programs.
- Supports and maintains existing standards of the Public Health Trust, the department and the profession.
- Documents treatment in accordance with JHS policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies that ensure patient confidentiality.
- Maintains current knowledge of psychology practice.
- Provides coverage for colleagues as required.
- Complies with all requirements to maintain a Florida Psychologist License.
- Ensures compliance to CARF, JCAHO, and all JHS and Department of Psychology policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution is required.
Experience
Generally requires 6+ years of related experience. Candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply.
License Certification
- Valid Florida license in psychology is required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Knowledge Skill Abilities
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
