Pediatric Psychologist Specializing in Eating Disorders

Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Psychology

Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir

Location: Phoenix

Employee Type: Regular

Posting #: 862949

Posted On: 7/18/2024

Position Summary

Posting Note: Psychologist Specializing in Eating Disorders at Phoenix Children's The Division of Psychology, in collaboration with Adolescent Medicine at Phoenix Children's is seeking a psychologist specializing in eating disorders to join our dedicated team. This position will focus on providing specialized psychological care to children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting. Primary Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for youth (and some young adults) with eating disorders. • Provide evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy tailored to the needs of patients and families managing eating disorders. • Collaborate closely with medical colleagues to integrate psychological care into multidisciplinary treatment plans. • Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and rounds to discuss patient progress and treatment planning. • Collaborate with our inpatient medical teams to ensure continuity/coordination of care following medical stabilization. • Contribute to the development and implementation of psychosocial programs within the Eating Disorders Clinic to enhance patient and family support. Additional Responsibilities: • Supervise psychology trainees within our APA-Accredited Psychology Doctoral Internship Program, with a focus on pediatric psychology. • Engage in clinical research activities related to eating disorders, contributing to the advancement of treatment approaches and outcomes. • Participate in the education of medical residents and fellows, fostering a collaborative learning environment. • Maintain active involvement in professional development activities, including conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities. Qualifications: • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field. • Specialization in pediatric psychology, with specific expertise in eating disorders required. • ABPP certification or eligibility preferred. • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals and multidisciplinary teams. • Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient advocacy and family-centered care. • Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, diversity, and inclusion. • Certification in evidence-based interventions for eating disorders, such as FBT. Preferred Skills: • Experience in program development and enhancement of psychosocial support services. • Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous. • Experience with other evidence-based psychological interventions, such as DBT or ACT. Benefits: • Competitive compensation package. • Comprehensive benefits including retirement contributions, vacation, CME funds, health, dental, disability, and life insurance. • Opportunities for academic appointment through affiliations with University of Arizona-Phoenix College of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, and Mayo School of Medicine. Location: • Enjoy living in the vibrant Phoenix Valley area with year-round sunshine and diverse recreational activities. Application Process: Interested candidates should visit https://careers.phoenixchildrens.com/Positions/ to apply. For questions and inquiries, please contact: David Blaha Provider Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children's dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com Phoenix Children's is committed to providing hope, healing, and the best health care for children and their families. We are seeking a psychologist who shares our dedication to excellence in treating pediatric patients with eating disorders. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

The Staff Psychologist shall provide patient care services and will support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

1. Patient Care Services
   • Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
   • a)Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
   • b)Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
   • c)Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
   • d)Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary.
   • Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care.
   • Support Hospital's patient satisfaction goals as well as division's specific targets.
   • Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
   • Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine.
2. Divisional Responsibilities
   • Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital).
   • Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
   • a)Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
   • b)Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees.
   • c)Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division.
   • d)Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division.
   • Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division.
   • Support programmatic growth of division.
   • Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate.
3. Professionalism
   • Treat colleagues, PCH employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
   • Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment.
   • Support PCH mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
4. Other activities
   • Psychologist shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief.
   • Psychologist may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of PCH, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
   • Psychologist shall represent PCH in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner.
   • The following physical and mental skills are essential to the psychologist's ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
   • a)The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
   • b)The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
   • c)The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
5. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable