Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Advanced Practice

The Advanced Practice Pediatric Clinical Psychologist has training in select areas that enables them to provide specialized direct patient care in assigned locations. The psychologist is expected to follow Rady Children's integrated behavioral health models and guidelines. The psychologist develops care plans, implements evidence-based therapies, and testing following Rady Children's integrated behavioral health model and guidelines. Follows departmental guidelines regarding minimum amount of time spent diagnostic testing (specific departments only). The psychologist recommends ongoing treatment and links children to community mental health resources/therapeutic services. The psychologist works in partnership with their supervisor/manager/director, and leadership to coordinate, plan, evaluate and improve the functions and roles of psychologists working in Rady Children's locations. The psychologist works collaboratively with operational leaders, physicians, and staff to participate in the advancement of behavioral health initiatives that aim to improve the health of pediatric populations. The psychologist participates in ongoing initiatives of the department to support the vision and innovation of integrated Psychology services at Rady Children's.