What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology-Postdoctoral Fellow-Full-Time position at Connecticut Children's?
Job Description
The Post-Doctoral Fellow provides clinical services to Connecticut Children’s patients, and their families under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. These services may include psychological assessment, psychometric evaluations, and treatment that may be individual, group, or family as assigned. The Post-Doctoral Fellow provides consultation and collaboration with relevant team members to promote patient needs. The Post-Doctoral Associate also collaborates with community agencies and mental health care providers to facilitate the provision of comprehensive services. The Post-Doctoral Associate may provide a % FTE focused on research specific to a chronic illness population.
Responsibilities
Clinical Training and Professional Development:
Participates in clinical training including case conferences and clinical seminar.
Participates in staff development activities
Maintains professional expertise through involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs.
Case Coordination:
Assesses needed services and supports and makes efforts to secure as appropriate.
Communicates with appropriate agencies to keep providers informed of relevant developments.
Maintains collegial relationships with team members, responding to concerns, , assessing progress and communicating on case developments.
Age-Specific and Cultural Competencies:
Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs from pre-school through adolescence and applies this knowledge.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with students/patients/families and co-workers.
CCMC Standards
Demonstrates support for the mission and values of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards.
Performs Other Related Responsibilities As Assigned.
Role Specific Responsibilities : Pediatric Psychology
Provide direct clinical services to patients and families under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Complete and submit all clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Consult with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medical and psychological care.
Participate in clinical research activities, including quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/School Psychology/ Counseling Psychology required plus completion of an APA approved internship.
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow provides clinical services to Connecticut Children’s patients, and their families under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. These services may include psychological assessment, psychometric evaluations, and treatment that may be individual, group, or family as assigned. The Post-Doctoral Fellow provides consultation and collaboration with relevant team members to promote patient needs. The Post-Doctoral Associate also collaborates with community agencies and mental health care providers to facilitate the provision of comprehensive services. The Post-Doctoral Associate may provide a % FTE focused on research specific to a chronic illness population.
Responsibilities
Clinical Training and Professional Development:
Participates in clinical training including case conferences and clinical seminar.
Participates in staff development activities
Maintains professional expertise through involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs.
Case Coordination:
Assesses needed services and supports and makes efforts to secure as appropriate.
Communicates with appropriate agencies to keep providers informed of relevant developments.
Maintains collegial relationships with team members, responding to concerns, , assessing progress and communicating on case developments.
Age-Specific and Cultural Competencies:
Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs from pre-school through adolescence and applies this knowledge.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with students/patients/families and co-workers.
CCMC Standards
Demonstrates support for the mission and values of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards.
Performs Other Related Responsibilities As Assigned.
Role Specific Responsibilities : Pediatric Psychology
Provide direct clinical services to patients and families under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Complete and submit all clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Consult with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medical and psychological care.
Participate in clinical research activities, including quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/School Psychology/ Counseling Psychology required plus completion of an APA approved internship.
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
