What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician position at El Paso Children's Hospital?
Provides patient care in outpatient and/or inpatient psychiatric care services for child and adolescent services. Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional problems in children and adolescents in an in-patient and outpatient setting. Provides comprehensive consultation and ongoing patient care services for children and adolescents with developmental delays in-hospital and ambulatory settings. Provides leadership participation of the pediatric behavioral clinic. Works with families to evaluate, treat, and coordinate care for children with developmental delays, behavioral issues, learning difficulties, and mental health concerns, including:
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Aggression and discipline issues
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Developmental delays and disabilities
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Intellectual disability
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Learning and school issues
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Mood disorders
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Regulatory disorders related to eating, feeding, and sleeping
