Staff Psychologist

$10,000 Hiring Bonus!!

The Staff Psychologist conducts psychological treatment and assessment services to families and children referred to the Behavioral Health Clinic.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychological assessments and provides therapy to children and families and assists in establishing a referral base as appropriate.
• Provides psychological therapeutic services to clients each week.
• Meets monthly clinical productivity expectations (e.g., schedule 25-35 client appointments per week)
• Conducts clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments.
• Provides clinical consultation pertaining to children and families referred for services.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a referral base from Boys Town or pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.
• Obtains ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission.
• Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission
• Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town
• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
• Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• Supports other members of the management team and their work

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited or its equivalent university. Advanced training in clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and/or parent training.
• Successful completion of an APA approved internship or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs.
• Must be a licensed (or licensable) Psychologist, Counselor, or Mental Health Practitioner in the state in which practicing.