Children's National Medical Center
Psychologist (Adolescent Medicine Pro)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - Psychologist (Adolescent Medicine Pro) (250000C2)
Psychologist (Adolescent Medicine Pro) - ( 250000C2 )
Description
The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time psychologist in the Youth Pride Clinic. The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership.
The Youth Pride Clinic provides primary and specialty care services, including gender-affirming care, to LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults (~13-21 years old). It falls under the umbrella of Gender Care Services at Children’s National, which is a multidisciplinary group of clinics and providers (e.g., adolescent medicine-trained physicians and nurses, endocrinologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists) that offer specialized gender healthcare.
The psychologist position in the Youth Pride Clinic would primarily involve working with gender‑diverse adolescents and young adults and their caregivers. Primary responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, providing short‑ and long‑term individual and family‑focused intervention, and consulting with health teams.
We are seeking individuals who have experience and a strong commitment to working with gender‑diverse youth and their families. Experience collaborating on health teams would be a significant asset.
Applying Review of applications is ongoing. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. A cover letter detailing relevant experience and CV (with contact information of references) should be addressed to Dr. Anisha Abraham (Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) and Shane Henise (Gender Care Services program manager).
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology or PsyD (Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 0 years Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology. (Required) And 3 years Experience as member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries. Experience in a pediatric academic setting. Evidence of participation in collaborative research within the realm of early childhood. Interest in teaching/supervision. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge : Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Required Licenses and Certifications : Psychologist Licensed in Washington, DC. Fully licensed and credentialed psychologist at Children’s National Medical Center. Upon Hire (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community physicians through timely completion of records and communication.
Provide on‑call services as determined by the Division Chief.
Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
Respond to team members and outside providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.
Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Commitment to Research
Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
Publish in peer‑reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.
Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
Provide timely feedback to trainees.
Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Organization Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth
Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Full-Time Salary Range: 100000 - 300000
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Psychologist (Adolescent Medicine Pro) - ( 250000C2 )
Description
The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time psychologist in the Youth Pride Clinic. The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership.
The Youth Pride Clinic provides primary and specialty care services, including gender-affirming care, to LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults (~13-21 years old). It falls under the umbrella of Gender Care Services at Children’s National, which is a multidisciplinary group of clinics and providers (e.g., adolescent medicine-trained physicians and nurses, endocrinologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists) that offer specialized gender healthcare.
The psychologist position in the Youth Pride Clinic would primarily involve working with gender‑diverse adolescents and young adults and their caregivers. Primary responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, providing short‑ and long‑term individual and family‑focused intervention, and consulting with health teams.
We are seeking individuals who have experience and a strong commitment to working with gender‑diverse youth and their families. Experience collaborating on health teams would be a significant asset.
Applying Review of applications is ongoing. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. A cover letter detailing relevant experience and CV (with contact information of references) should be addressed to Dr. Anisha Abraham (Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) and Shane Henise (Gender Care Services program manager).
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology or PsyD (Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 0 years Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology. (Required) And 3 years Experience as member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries. Experience in a pediatric academic setting. Evidence of participation in collaborative research within the realm of early childhood. Interest in teaching/supervision. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge : Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Required Licenses and Certifications : Psychologist Licensed in Washington, DC. Fully licensed and credentialed psychologist at Children’s National Medical Center. Upon Hire (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community physicians through timely completion of records and communication.
Provide on‑call services as determined by the Division Chief.
Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
Respond to team members and outside providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.
Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Commitment to Research
Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
Publish in peer‑reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.
Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
Provide timely feedback to trainees.
Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Organization Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth
Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Full-Time Salary Range: 100000 - 300000
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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