Developmental Pediatric Psychologist
- Req ID: req5655
- City, State: New Brunswick, NJ
- Department: Department of Pediatrics
- Job Type: On-Site
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
- Salary Range: 72,592.00 - 119,766.00 USD
Developmental Pediatric Psychologist
Department of Pediatrics
The Developmental Pediatric Psychologist will:
- Evaluation of current cognitive functioning. Evaluation is achieved via use of standardized instruments such as the WISC-III or WAIS-R, interview and additional measures of cognitive ability.
- Evaluation of current emotional functioning, i.e., mental status depression, personality style, interpersonal functioning, etc.
- Evaluation of "parenting skills" i.e., level of attachment, appropriateness of interaction, knowledge of child development, discipline skills, expectation of child's behavior, family support networks and degree of utilization.
- "Validation of Abuse" (physical and sexual), providing information regarding such things as fearfulness, defensiveness, evidence of trauma, dissociation, consistency of allegations, details provided.
- "Risk Assessment" which includes assessing family/individual needs and family/individual vulnerabilities.
- "Perpetrator Assessment" in which data can be collected to help determine consistency of perpetrator's statements, willingness to accept responsibility, victim empathy, awareness of impact of their behavior on others and interest in changing.
- "Bonding Evaluations" to attempt to answer questions about the nature of attachment between caretakers and children.
- "Forensic Evaluations" for cases expected to be in litigation.
- Assess patient considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Assess clients with satellite or outreach centers.
- Travel independently to all sites served by the CNJRCDC.
- Short term therapy - problem focused. Clients can be seen at the center and at outreach sites for treatment around specific issues, including parenting skills, post-partum depression, and family reunification. Treatment can be individual or group based.
- Group work which can include parenting education, groups for abusers, victim groups, groups for high risk parents who have not been abusive, mother-infant groups for parents (non-offending) of sexually/physically abused children.
- Consultation to parents, children with adjustment difficulties, nursing, medicine and social work.
Plans care considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Implements care considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Professional meetings where relevant cases are discussed will be attended as needed.
- Psychosocial - attend scheduled team meetings that include staff.
- Developmental case presentations - prepare and present cases to the team.
- Presentation and supervision to students/trainees will be provided as required.
- Teaches patients considering growth and development factors appropriate to their age (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Participates in education and development activities and maintains professional credentialing. Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to specific age-related populations (i.e. Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- After meetings with clients, records will be made. These include complete reports, case notes, and chart notes.
- Ensure all procedures are performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice; as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics) and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
As a state-designated children's hospital, we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units. Our Child Life Program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peters, while our Pediatric Emergency Department can handle any injury or illness a child may have. At The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters, we care for 9,000 inpatients and over 45,000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department.
Community Highlights
This is a thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia
Requirements:
• Doctorate in child clinical, developmental, school or pediatric psychology.
• NJ license or license eligible required (supervision by a licensed psychologist will be available).
• Two (2) years of experience in the areas of assessment; developmental pediatrics, treatment of parents and children, and consultation.
• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
Department of Pediatrics
The Developmental Pediatric Psychologist will:
- Conduct Assessment Services
- Evaluation of current cognitive functioning. Evaluation is achieved via use of standardized instruments such as the WISC-III or WAIS-R, interview and additional measures of cognitive ability.
- Evaluation of current emotional functioning, i.e., mental status depression, personality style, interpersonal functioning, etc.
- Evaluation of "parenting skills" i.e., level of attachment, appropriateness of interaction, knowledge of child development, discipline skills, expectation of child's behavior, family support networks and degree of utilization.
- "Validation of Abuse" (physical and sexual), providing information regarding such things as fearfulness, defensiveness, evidence of trauma, dissociation, consistency of allegations, details provided.
- "Risk Assessment" which includes assessing family/individual needs and family/individual vulnerabilities.
- "Perpetrator Assessment" in which data can be collected to help determine consistency of perpetrator's statements, willingness to accept responsibility, victim empathy, awareness of impact of their behavior on others and interest in changing.
- "Bonding Evaluations" to attempt to answer questions about the nature of attachment between caretakers and children.
- "Forensic Evaluations" for cases expected to be in litigation.
- Assess patient considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Assess clients with satellite or outreach centers.
- Travel independently to all sites served by the CNJRCDC.
- Offer Direct Intervention
- Short term therapy - problem focused. Clients can be seen at the center and at outreach sites for treatment around specific issues, including parenting skills, post-partum depression, and family reunification. Treatment can be individual or group based.
- Group work which can include parenting education, groups for abusers, victim groups, groups for high risk parents who have not been abusive, mother-infant groups for parents (non-offending) of sexually/physically abused children.
- Consultation to parents, children with adjustment difficulties, nursing, medicine and social work.
Plans care considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Implements care considering growth and development factors appropriate to the age of the patient (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Meetings
- Professional meetings where relevant cases are discussed will be attended as needed.
- Psychosocial - attend scheduled team meetings that include staff.
- Developmental case presentations - prepare and present cases to the team.
- Education/Training
- Presentation and supervision to students/trainees will be provided as required.
- Teaches patients considering growth and development factors appropriate to their age (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Participates in education and development activities and maintains professional credentialing. Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to specific age-related populations (i.e. Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
- Record Keeping
- After meetings with clients, records will be made. These include complete reports, case notes, and chart notes.
- Ensure all procedures are performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice; as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics) and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
As a state-designated children's hospital, we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units. Our Child Life Program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peters, while our Pediatric Emergency Department can handle any injury or illness a child may have. At The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters, we care for 9,000 inpatients and over 45,000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department.
Community Highlights
This is a thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia
Requirements:
• Doctorate in child clinical, developmental, school or pediatric psychology.
• NJ license or license eligible required (supervision by a licensed psychologist will be available).
• Two (2) years of experience in the areas of assessment; developmental pediatrics, treatment of parents and children, and consultation.
• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
