Children's National Medical Center
Psychologist (Adolescent Medicine Pro)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 research, educational 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 (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) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required)
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
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care
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 in area of expertise
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
Demonstrates a personal commitment to continuing education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care
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, including 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
Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
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
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes 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 – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behaviour and performance
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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 (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) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required)
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
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care
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 in area of expertise
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
Demonstrates a personal commitment to continuing education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care
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, including 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
Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
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
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes 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 – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behaviour and performance
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