Clinical Psychologist-Autism

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Performs diagnostic testing, professional interpretation, and treatment recommendations in both inpatient and outpatient care settings for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Conducts screenings and evidence-based diagnostic outpatient evaluations of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Determines the appropriate assessment tools (including but not limited to the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule -ADOS) to conduct for diagnosis of developmental and mental health conditions.
• Conducts standardized interviews with parents and/or caregivers.
• Utilizes evidence-based intervention to make recommendations and referrals to help support the individual's needs. Determines urgency of patient's needs. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action; selects appropriate treatment modality. Renders appropriate and immediate guidance and therapy for patients in crisis or in need of clinical services in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Maintains individual clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards and documentation guidelines.
• Collaborates with other professionals or providers. Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals. Transmits diagnostic and assessment information to referring professionals through verbal and written reports.
• May conduct program evaluation to assess quality of care and cost effectiveness of clinical procedures. May provide case management services to defined population.
• May offer consultation and in-service training to other mental health professionals on clinical issues relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders to include consultation with physicians on psychological factors in the physical health or illness of individuals.
• May conduct research of human behavior and possible methods for eliminating psychological disorders. May offer research and program design consultation.
• Complies with organization, department, state, federal, regulatory agency guidelines, policies and procedures that affect psychology practice.
• Undertakes special projects as directed by the Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Serve effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with children and adolescents with multiple medical needs.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with hospital staff.
• Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance patient care.
• Maintain a high level of professional behavior and ethics.
• Make assessments and problem solve.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all patient encounters.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Psychologist degree from an APA or CPA accredited psychology program required.
• Eligibility for licensure in the State of Nebraska required.
• Experience and skill working with pediatric patients at risk for and/or diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required.
• Able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at Boys Town National Research Hospital and maintain those privileges required.
• Specialized training/experience with assessment and treatment planning related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the ADOS-2 required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate (BCBA-D) preferred.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Usually pleasant with the work environment being indoors in well lighted exam rooms and hospitals. Occasionally subject to noise causing the worker to shout to be heard, exposure to fumes, odors and dusts.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.