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Children's National Medical Center

Postdoctoral Fellow Psych- Developing Brain Institute

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Description - Postdoctoral Fellow Psych- Developing Brain Institute (2400010P)DescriptionThe Postdoctoral Fellow Psychology will provide clinical services for patients and families of patients, including assessment, consultation, psychological testing, brief psychotherapy, and when indicated, longer-term therapy, and behavioral interventions.QualificationsMinimum EducationDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or PsyD in accredited program, or all doctoral requirements completed (including dissertation successfully defended and predoctoral clinical internship successfully completed) within 90 days of date of hire. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience3 years (Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeTraining in evidenced-based psychological interventions.

Required Licenses and CertificationsRegister with District of Columbia for supervision by licensed psychologist as requirement toward licensure. Two thousand hours post-degree conferral required prior to obtaining license in D.C. (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesCustomer Service

Provide caregiver guidance and psychotherapy to youth and their families.Complete psychological evaluations of youth and consult with family members, educational advocates and schools as needed.Provide mental health consultation to patients and their medical providers.Teamwork/ CommunicationContribute to multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to clients.Document services performed in the EMR systems.Collect data as needed for program.Participate in grant reporting requirements.Problem SolvingWork with team to ensure compliance with grant expectations and requirements.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.Committed to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural ethnic differences.Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.Maintain confidentiality at all times.Customer ServiceAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute 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 ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety

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