Kennedy Krieger Institute

Psychologist II - Child and Family Therapy Clinic

Kennedy Krieger Institute$72K — $129K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed psychologist in Maryland.
  • Credentialed by Kennedy Krieger Medical staff office prior to start.
  • Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from APA-accredited institution.
  • Completed internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA-accredited program.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in a multidisciplinary setting with children and families, possibly through post-doctoral fellowship.
  • One year of clinical internship focused on pediatric behavior disorders is required.
  • Preferred experience in research and presenting findings at professional forums.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct clinical services in a hospital outpatient context.
  • Support families of outpatients through therapeutic interventions.
  • Engage in research concerning behavior disorder assessment and treatment.
  • Supervise and train doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows in Behavioral Psychology.
  • Attend necessary administrative, clinical, and training meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Involvement in innovative research projects.
  • Access to resources at a renowned pediatric psychology center.
  • Supportive and family-centered therapeutic approach.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Psychologist II will provide clinical services in the Child and Family Therapy (CFT) Clinic working with the entire family to address behavioral and emotional problems that impact the positive functioning of the patient's life as well as those of their family. The incumbent will also provide individual therapy, parent training, and various group treatments to complement family therapy.

Responsibilities

1. Provide direct clinical services in a hospital outpatient setting.
2. Provide supportive clinical services to families of outpatients.
3. Participate in research projects involving the assessment and treatment of behavior disorders.
4. Provide supervision and training for Behavioral Psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows.
5. Participate in administrative, clinical, and training meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess and maintain licensure to practice as a Psychologist in the state of Maryland.
• Must be credentialed through the Kennedy Krieger Medical staff office before beginning the position.

EDUCATION:
• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited college or university required.
• Internship training from an APA-accredited program in clinical child or pediatric psychology.

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of two years of experience in a multi-disciplinary setting working with children, adolescents, and family therapy is required. This experience may be satisfied through post-doctoral fellowship training in pediatric psychology.
• Must have completed a minimum of a one-year clinical internship in psychology with specialization in pediatric behavior disorders.
• Experience in conducting research and communicating research findings via professional conferences, peer reviewed journals, seminars, etc. is preferred.

Minimum pay range

USD $72,770.26/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $129,818.62/Yr.

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, that provides inpatient and outpatient medical care, community services, and school-based programs for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, as well as disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute's patient care programs offer an interdisciplinary approach to treatment that integrates care from physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators. The Institute's research programs focus on the development of new treatments and therapies for pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute's professional training programs provide education and training to healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers in the field of pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1937

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