Psychologist, Autism Program -Hybrid - ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare's Autism Program is searching for a Full Time Health Psychologist.The Psychologist will be an essential part of the clinical team who will provide comprehensive psychological autism evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions, inform treatment planning, and provide recommendations for individuals across various settings (e.g. clinical, educational, employment). This role requires expertise in selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting a range of psychological tests, and producing detailed, accurate reports. This position will also provide teaching to psychology trainees, psychiatry residents and/or other students. This position will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care. The Psychologist will see patients across varying patient life span, from pediatrics to adult populations. Delivering health, not just health care is our promise to our community. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference and impacts the lives of each other and the communities we serve through our commitment of being excellent today and even better tomorrow.Work Schedule

• Mondays - Fridays: Day Shift
• No weekends/holidays
• This position offers opportunity for a hybrid blend of in-person and remote work, ad hoc per practice needs.Benefits and Incentives
  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
  • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
  • Opportunity for great work-life balance.
  • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
  • 12 week paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance
  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!Key Responsibilities
    • Administers a variety of psychological tests, including cognitive, personality, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments.
    • Selects appropriate assessment tools based on referral questions and individual client needs.
    • Conducts clinical interviews and gathers relevant background information from multiple sources.
    • Interprets test results to diagnose psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or provide feedback and recommendations to referring provider.
    • Prepares comprehensive assessment reports that summarize findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.
    • Communicates assessment results to clients, families, and other professionals in a clear and understandable manner.
    • Provides consultation and recommendations to other professionals regarding treatment planning and intervention strategies.
    • Provide evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to the specific needs of patients, including but not limited to, supportive therapy (individual or group), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychoeducation.
    • Participate in teaching of psychology trainees, psychiatry residents and/or other students in practice.
    • Performs related duties as required.Position Qualifications
      • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution required.
      • Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of Delaware
      • At least 1-year of clinical experience required with experience conducting psychological assessments preferred.
      • 2 years' experience working primarily in diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
        • Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide range of psychological tests. Specifically, the candidate must be trained to administer the ADOS-2 across the 5 modules of the instrument.
        • Strong clinical interview skills and the ability to gather comprehensive patient histories.
        • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
        • Commitment to providing culturally sensitive and patient-centered care.
        • Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation practices.Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location. -Why ChristianaCareChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings#L1 - RT1