Pediatric Psychologist Palliative Care

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description
Lurie Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time licensed pediatric psychologist to work alongside the multidisciplinary palliative care team providing services to pediatric patients. Primary responsibilities include the provision of direct clinical services tochildren and adolescents admitted for a variety of medical and surgical problems, where palliative care as well as both acute and chronic pain are a focus of the clinical care.In additional to the provision of clinical care, there are opportunities to collaborate on scholarly activities. This position is located in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Qualified candidates will have obtained a PhD or PsyD in a psychology training program and will have completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology. It is preferred that this individual have fellowship-level training in pediatric psychology which includes the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with complex medical needs. It is also preferred that this individual have training related to palliative care as well as chronic and acute pain management.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report

K.S.A.'s:
A doctoral degree in clinical psychology with APA-approved internship required.
If degree is in a related area (e.g., human development) must have completed APA approved internship.
Completion of a one-year fellowship in clinical child psychology or pediatric psychology.
Required licensure and/or certification: licensed or license-eligible. If employee is license-eligible, state license, employee must obtain license and be granted clinical privileges before start date.
Ability to think proactively, acts creatively, and takes initiative appropriately. Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams.
Special physical requirements - sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.
Basic Life Support Certification required.
Position-specific functions include conducting evaluations and treatment of children and adolescents admitted to medical/surgical inpatients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Additional essential job functions for a pediatric psychologist whose primary role is working with medical services and the emergency department as a member of the Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Consultation Service:
Provides psychological evaluations and treatment for children admitted to medical and surgical floors of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital.
Provides evaluations of children and adolescents seen in the emergency department of Lurie Children's, and work with ED personnel on appropriate dispositions for those patients
Serves as a team member on pediatric surgical and medical services and within the emergency department as assigned.
Additional essential job functions for medical psychologists who primary role is provision of psychiatric care through dedicated partnering with a pediatric specialty division:
Provides psychological evaluations and treatment for children treated in the pediatric specialty division, in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Collaborates with team members of the specialty division in developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures specific to the provision of psychiatric care to patients within the pediatric specialty.
With approval from the pediatric specialty division, may provide clinical services for other medical psychologists and clinicians in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry when coverage is needed or they have specific skills that might benefit patients being treated by other pediatric specialists.
Serves as a team member within the pediatric specialty division.
Engages in research activities relevant to the pediatric specialty.

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