Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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What You Will Do:
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System,
is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychologist
to join the UMMC Child and Mental Health Clinic in Baltimore, MD. The psychologist will provide evaluation and psychological treatment in an outpatient hospital clinic for children and adolescents ensuring appropriate therapy and longitudinal care.
Job Specifics:
.* Provides psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families including diagnosis and treatment through individual, group, or family treatment
Function as an integral part of a collaborative team which include Child Psychiatry and Social Work, and Counselors
If indicated, collaborates with the referring agency, the school system, community agencies, and the juvenile court system to assist in the development of a service plan for the child and family and to assure that the children are receiving the appropriate services
Complete documentation and billing in a timely fashion as required by compliance
Participates in individual supervision, clinic meetings, administrative staff meetings, and in-service training
Maintains client activity at the projected level set by the administrative staff.
Maintains a medical record for each child which includes a diagnostic interview, treatment plan, progress notes, periodic reviews, transfer and discharge summaries.
Ensure compliance with standards of regulatory agencies
Teaching, research, and supervising opportunities available
Opportunity for full-time or part-time available
Specific Job Qualifications:
Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in clinical, school, or counseling psychology
Completion of APA-approved clinical pre-doctoral internship
Maryland psychology license
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work as a member of a team
Excellent clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults
Experience in providing evidence-based treatment to a diverse population
Excellent writing skills and ability to manage responsibilities of documentation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
Understanding of best practices in diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy
Ideal candidate will be trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT)
Benefits of joining UMMC:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and retirement plan
Location is National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is the flagship academic medical center at the heart of UMMS and includes the 789-bed downtown Baltimore campus and the 177-bed midtown campus one mile north. The medical staff comprises nearly 1,200 attending physicians who are faculty members at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, as well as 900 residents and fellows in all medical specialties.
We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What You Need to Be Successful:
A doctoral degree from an accredited University in a program approved by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Must meet all post-doctoral requirements and holds a current license to practice in Maryland.
Proficient knowledge of mental health treatment and case management is necessary. Expert knowledge of the theories and principles of psychology, human growth and development, interview techniques, and psychological testing is required.
Strong leadership abilities are required, including proficient organization and problem-solving skills, and ability to resolve difficult conflict-oriented situations for the common good.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patients, families, interns, and administrative and professional staff.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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