The licensed psychologist will provide a full range of clinical services to Connecticut Children’s employees including consultation, individual, group and family therapy. The psychologist will is an integral member of the treatment team and development of interdisciplinary treatment plans. The psychologist also collaborates with community agencies and mental health care providers to facilitate the provision of comprehensive services. Opportunities for teaching and research are available. The psychologist will receive a faculty appointment through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Clinical Training and Professional Development:
- Participates in clinical training including case conferences and clinical seminar.
- Supervises/trains graduate practicum students and other trainees as assigned.
- Participates in staff development activities.
- Maintains professional expertise through involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs.
Case Coordination:
- Assesses needed services and supports and makes efforts to secure as appropriate.
- Communicates with appropriate agencies to keep providers informed of relevant developments.
- Maintains collegial relationships with team members, responding to concerns, assessing progress and communicating on case developments.
Age-Specific and Cultural Competencies:
- Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs from pre-school through adolescence and applies this knowledge.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with students/patients/families and co-workers.
CCMC Standards - Maintains commitment to DEI
- Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.
Role Specific Responsibilities: Pediatric Psychology
- Provide direct clinical services to patients and families.
- Consult with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medical and psychological care.
- Participate in clinical research activities, including quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide supervision to pediatric psychology practicum students, pre-doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows, as well as teaching of medical students and pediatric residents.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May supervise graduate psychology practicum student(s), pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows.
