Children's National Medical Center
Overview
The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership. Qualifications
Minimum Education: Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 0 years postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required); 3 years experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries in a pediatric academic setting (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment; ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care; ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family and other members of the health care team; ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students; demonstration of personal commitment to Continuing Education. Required Licenses and Certifications: Psychologist licensed in VA, MD, or DC to start, with expectation of eventual licensure in all 3 jurisdictions; if not yet licensed in Washington, DC at time of start, must hold DC psychology associate prior to start date (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, Research, Education and Quality
Advocacy: Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well‑being. Research: Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty; participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals; publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals; submit grant applications for funding of research projects; participate in research committees and workshops. Education: Participate in CNMC’s medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees; supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively; provide timely feedback to trainees; ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver. Quality & Compliance: Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards; adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO and other regulatory bodies; 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. Organizational Accountabilities
Customer Needs: Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork & Communication: Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement & Problem Solving: Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment. Cost Management & Financial Responsibility: Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things. Safety: Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance; continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation; demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication; actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers; attend carefully to important details. Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Position Status
R (Regular) – PT – Part‑Time EEO Statement
Childrens Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants 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.
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The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership. Qualifications
Minimum Education: Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 0 years postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required); 3 years experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries in a pediatric academic setting (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment; ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care; ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family and other members of the health care team; ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students; demonstration of personal commitment to Continuing Education. Required Licenses and Certifications: Psychologist licensed in VA, MD, or DC to start, with expectation of eventual licensure in all 3 jurisdictions; if not yet licensed in Washington, DC at time of start, must hold DC psychology associate prior to start date (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, Research, Education and Quality
Advocacy: Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well‑being. Research: Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty; participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals; publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals; submit grant applications for funding of research projects; participate in research committees and workshops. Education: Participate in CNMC’s medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees; supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively; provide timely feedback to trainees; ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver. Quality & Compliance: Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards; adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO and other regulatory bodies; 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. Organizational Accountabilities
Customer Needs: Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork & Communication: Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement & Problem Solving: Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment. Cost Management & Financial Responsibility: Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things. Safety: Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance; continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation; demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication; actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers; attend carefully to important details. Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Position Status
R (Regular) – PT – Part‑Time EEO Statement
Childrens Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants 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.
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