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NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE

Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.

Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.

The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.

Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.

It’s Work That Matters.

Overview

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Division of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a full-time Pediatric Psychologist to join the Inpatient Consultation/Liaison (C/L) Psychiatry Service at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The C/L multidisciplinary team is comprised of Pediatric Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Workers, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.

The C/L Team provides multidisciplinary mental health assessments, treatment interventions and recommendations. The primary duties include:

• Provide consultation to primary medical team, consultant teams, and allied health professionals on matters relating to mental health, pediatric psychology and behavioral medicine.

• Provides acute assessment of coping/adjustment to acute and chronic medical conditions admitted to CHLA; provides brief bedside psychometric testing, and practical recommendations to the primary team.

• Provide brief-focused interventions and inpatient psychotherapy to patients and families. Focus on supporting goals of hospitalization, coping and adjustment to illness, transition to home/school.

• Develop and implement behavioral treatment plans if helpful (including non-medication-based agitation plan); follow-up and monitor for efficacy, assist frontline staff with implementation.

Provide behavioral/psychotherapeutic treatment for conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma exposure. Coordinates with Psychiatric social workers and other behavioral health experts providing care.

• Provide support to primary teams addressing challenging patient behaviors.

Collaborates with the C/L multidisciplinary team to assess safety and provide psychologic care for patients boarding psychiatrically at the hospital. May include care to address and modify risk factors to safely discharge to home, such as safety planning, family meeting and collaboration with outpatient clinicians.

• Evaluates medically unexplained symptoms, in particular assessing for somatization and development of Functional Disorders. Assist with diagnosis, multidisciplinary assessment and informing meeting and behavioral/treatment strategies which can be utilized to support return to function.

• Specific evaluation to assess appropriateness for FND inpatient rehabilitation, for FND not responsive to usual interventions. Identify appropriate psychotherapy approach to be utilized, coordinate care with allied health professionals providing physical, occupation or speech therapy.

• Support eating disorder psychology as needed for new diagnoses, as well as follow-up care for patients admitted for medical stabilization of malnutrition or other sequelae related to their eating disorder.

• Provides direct supervision and education of psychology practicum, internship, and fellowship trainees, and indirect supervision/consultation with medical students, psychiatry residents and fellows.

• Conducts staff training on the management and treatment of behavioral health conditions.

• Participate in program development, implementation, and evaluation including opportunities for participation in hospital wide quality improvement committees.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Supervised professional experience providing therapy to a pediatric psychology population is required. Previous consultation and liaison experience within a medical setting is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the various psychosocial aspects of commonly referred medical conditions is strongly preferred. Experience supervising trainees is preferred. Training in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) is strongly

preferred. Experience conducting psychological and developmental assessments is preferred. Prefer bilingual competence (Spanish/English).

Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D., in School, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology; prefer education from an APA-accredited program. License in psychology in California. BLS Certification required.

Children’s Hospital serves as the principal pediatric referral resource for children and adolescents in the Southwestern United States and is nationally recognized for its advances in pediatric care, teaching, and research. In the last year, Children’s Hospital was ranked fifth overall on the US News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, and 10 pediatric specialties in the institution were individually nationally ranked. Faculty at CHLA have the unique opportunity to work side by side with top professionals in multiple areas of pediatric medicine.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to generous comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, relocation expenses, and CME time and support.

Pay Scale Information

$94,224.00-$169,728.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures – for our patients, as well as for you and your career!

CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

Department of Psychology