Cook Children's Health Care System
Psychologist -Gastroenterology
Cook Children's Health Care System, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Overview
Seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide therapeutic services for children and families at our Gastroenterology clinic. Our Cook Children’s pediatric gastroenterology team specializes in children and adolescents with diseases and disorders of the digestive system. The Psychologist will work closely with children ages 2 - 18 and their families, who are experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety. The Licensed Psychologist will work with patients and their families to provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed. The Licensed Psychologist will possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric / adolescent growth and brain development, and have experience with pediatric / adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests. Understanding the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.
Responsibilities Provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed for children and families aged 2–18 in a pediatric gastroenterology setting. Collaborate with the pediatric gastroenterology team to address behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges (such as depression and anxiety).
Provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed.
Work with patients and families to support behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional health within a pediatric gastroenterology context.
Apply knowledge of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and development and a variety of psychological tests; consider ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed Psychologist in TX or licensure eligible.
Previous experience working with children/adolescents preferred.
Experience with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care is preferred.
Training in child growth and development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills.
Must demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care and customer relations.
CPR certification prior to start.
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Seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide therapeutic services for children and families at our Gastroenterology clinic. Our Cook Children’s pediatric gastroenterology team specializes in children and adolescents with diseases and disorders of the digestive system. The Psychologist will work closely with children ages 2 - 18 and their families, who are experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety. The Licensed Psychologist will work with patients and their families to provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed. The Licensed Psychologist will possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric / adolescent growth and brain development, and have experience with pediatric / adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests. Understanding the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.
Responsibilities Provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed for children and families aged 2–18 in a pediatric gastroenterology setting. Collaborate with the pediatric gastroenterology team to address behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges (such as depression and anxiety).
Provide psychotherapy (family, individual, and play therapy) and administer psychological testing as needed.
Work with patients and families to support behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional health within a pediatric gastroenterology context.
Apply knowledge of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and development and a variety of psychological tests; consider ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed Psychologist in TX or licensure eligible.
Previous experience working with children/adolescents preferred.
Experience with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care is preferred.
Training in child growth and development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills.
Must demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care and customer relations.
CPR certification prior to start.
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