Pediatric Psychologist - Outpatient - Full Time - Toms River, NJ

Job Overview:

Evaluates patient s psychotherapeutic needs, performs psychological testing and provides psychotherapy for outpatient populations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD, PsyD, or EdD
• NJ Psychology license
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Experience working with children/teens on the Autism spectrum
• 1+ year of job-related experience
• 1+ year of children and/or adolescent experience
• Experience with cognitive behavioral modification
• Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents/significant others

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Psychology license
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• Flexibility in schedule

Essential Functions:

• Provides effective individual, family, group psychotherapy as indicated
• Identifies realistic goals for psychotherapy
• Attends program development and case conferences as indicated for patients treated or evaluated
• Provides in-services to staff and community agencies as requested by Supervisor
• Performs complete psychodiagnostic evaluations as indicated
• Disseminates findings accurately and sensitively and according to Department policy
• Provides supervision to staff, fellows, interns, externs as indicated
• Provides effective team consultation as needed
• Displays competency in obtaining and interpreting the parents behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processes
• Displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatment
• Meet minimum annual expected volumes

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.