What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellow position at Children's Minnesota?
About Children’s Minnesota Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview The Psychiatric and Psychological departments provide services on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, with limited services at Woodwinds in Woodbury and Children's West in Minnetonka. Specific services include individual and family therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and psychiatric evaluation and medication management (Available to children who are already patients of Children's mental health, pediatric, or subspecialty clinics.). Position Summary Performs general behavioral, emotional, and intellectual evaluation and treatment of patients using appropriate clinical diagnostic and intervention methods. This includes specific expertise in assessment and treatment of a broad array of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders, including internalizing and externalizing disorders, somatoform disorders, as well as medical psychological issues, and family functioning issues. In addition to the two primary tracks, all fellows will participate in inpatient consultation and liaison, monthly didactics, and case presentations. This position reports to the Medical/Clinical Director and may be assigned to either or both of Children's primary campuses. In addition to outpatient mental health services, responsibilities may include support of medical specialty clinics and inpatient consults. Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-site DHS Background Study Required? Yes
Qualifications:
License/Certification/Registration required? No Education: *Doctorate in Clinical, School, or Counseling psychology from APA-approved institution required, child emphasis preferred. Completed APA-approved internship by start time of postdoctoral fellowship required. Experience: *Practicum and internship experience doing therapy with children and adolescents. *For pediatric psychology rotations, experience working in hospital or clinic settings with pediatric patients, coordinating with other disciplines. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: *Ability to comfortably complete and document a psychology diagnostic assessment. *Training and/or experience with evidence-based treatments. *Timely completion of documentation. *Readiness to engage in therapy independently (without supervisor present). The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
