Clinical Psychologist - PE Pediatrics-Adolescent - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.

Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations of children and adolescents
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on individual patient needs
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and coping strategies
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care
• Conduct research to advance knowledge in pediatric psychology
• Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies
• Offer consultation services to schools and community organizations
• Supervise and mentor psychology interns and trainees
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with psychological assessment tools specific to children
• Proficiency in psychological assessment and diagnostic techniques
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution Required
• Experience as a psychologist in a pediatric setting Preferred
• Licensed Psychologist in the State of Alabama Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques for children Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques for children
• Specialization in pediatric or child psychology Specialization in pediatric or child psychology

Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Familiarity with developmental disorders and learning disabilities Familiarity with developmental disorders and learning disabilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.