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JOB SUMMARY
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) is a developmental behavioral practice and an affiliate of Hamilton Healthcare System, Inc. (HHCS). ASCI was created as a responsive entity to meet the medical and psychological pediatric care services needed for children with developmental delays and/or the behavioral issues related to those delays within Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding region. Additionally, the ASCI will provide Physical, Occupational, Speech and Feeding therapy services to the same pediatric population.
As an essential member of the care team, the pediatric neuropsychologist will collaborate with other team members to conduct a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the developmental and psychological status of a child or adolescent. He/she will administer, score, evaluate, and report intellectual, cognitive, behavioral, personality, and neuropsychological test data; including findings. The findings should be reported accordingly to the parents or guardians of the child, disciplinary team, and other health professionals who are directly involved in the care of the child or early adolescent. Educational programming recommendations may be formulated by the child psychologist based on the assessment findings.
Additionally, the psychologist will work closely with the psychology team to recommend management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute conditions by providing recommendations for the child (and family) to assist with needed counseling, strategies for success and promotion of safety, understanding and good mental health. He/she will participate as an active treatment team member, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life cycle and demonstrate an understanding reflective of the patient’s current status, age (functional), diagnosis and specific needs when completing recommendations. Other duties may include supervision of post-doctoral fellows and/or psychometrists.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Prefer Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Degree from APA accredited Internship/residency and APA accredited doctorate program required.
Licensure:Georgia license or eligible to apply for Georgia License. Must have license prior to beginning in the position. Current CPR Certification or obtains within 30 days of start date.
Experience: One year experience in a counseling/testing position, may be predoctoral. Prefer experience with pediatric population.
Skills:Strong clinical diagnostic and testing skills. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of age appropriate patient needs.Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for developmental age /diagnosis of patients served.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Minimal physical effort, high level of mental effort in terms of concentration, crisis situations and dealing with stressful patient relationships. Requires some standing and walking and extended periods of sitting throughout the day. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Must be emotionally stable and able to adapt, learn, and problem-solve. Able to bend, lift and push.
Pleasant environmental working conditions with frequent interruptions in working conditions. Individual must be flexible in their approaches to deal with stressful conditions and challenging patients and families in an outpatient care setting.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) is a developmental behavioral practice and an affiliate of Hamilton Healthcare System, Inc. (HHCS). ASCI was created as a responsive entity to meet the medical and psychological pediatric care services needed for children with developmental delays and/or the behavioral issues related to those delays within Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding region. Additionally, the ASCI will provide Physical, Occupational, Speech and Feeding therapy services to the same pediatric population.
As an essential member of the care team, the pediatric neuropsychologist will collaborate with other team members to conduct a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the developmental and psychological status of a child or adolescent. He/she will administer, score, evaluate, and report intellectual, cognitive, behavioral, personality, and neuropsychological test data; including findings. The findings should be reported accordingly to the parents or guardians of the child, disciplinary team, and other health professionals who are directly involved in the care of the child or early adolescent. Educational programming recommendations may be formulated by the child psychologist based on the assessment findings.
Additionally, the psychologist will work closely with the psychology team to recommend management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute conditions by providing recommendations for the child (and family) to assist with needed counseling, strategies for success and promotion of safety, understanding and good mental health. He/she will participate as an active treatment team member, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life cycle and demonstrate an understanding reflective of the patient’s current status, age (functional), diagnosis and specific needs when completing recommendations. Other duties may include supervision of post-doctoral fellows and/or psychometrists.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Prefer Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Degree from APA accredited Internship/residency and APA accredited doctorate program required.
Licensure:Georgia license or eligible to apply for Georgia License. Must have license prior to beginning in the position. Current CPR Certification or obtains within 30 days of start date.
Experience: One year experience in a counseling/testing position, may be predoctoral. Prefer experience with pediatric population.
Skills:Strong clinical diagnostic and testing skills. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of age appropriate patient needs.Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for developmental age /diagnosis of patients served.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Minimal physical effort, high level of mental effort in terms of concentration, crisis situations and dealing with stressful patient relationships. Requires some standing and walking and extended periods of sitting throughout the day. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Must be emotionally stable and able to adapt, learn, and problem-solve. Able to bend, lift and push.
Pleasant environmental working conditions with frequent interruptions in working conditions. Individual must be flexible in their approaches to deal with stressful conditions and challenging patients and families in an outpatient care setting.
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Intermediate
- Employment
- Full-time
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