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Manager, Psychologists (III) / DMH Early Childhood…
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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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.
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Overview
**Schedule:** Day Shifts
**Purpose Statement/Position Summary:** This position will lead the Early Childhood outpatient team within the Community Behavioral Health (CBH) program. The Early Childhood team provides mental health services for children ages birth to 5 years and their families, and training of psychology interns and fellows to provide mental health services to children ages birth to 5, as part of the contract with the LA County Dept of Mental Health. The Manager, Psychologists(III) will provide leadership for clinical services, program development, quality improvement, research and teaching, supervision, and mentoring of mental health trainees/staff (including Psychologists I and Psychologist II’s) as assigned. Provides mental health services within their assigned division or program area. Manager, Psychologists(III) is a designated leadership role within the department, hospital-wide committees, local/national committees, work groups, or task force. Manager, Psychologists(III) facilitates clinical and administrative supervision of mental health clinicians (psychology interns and fellows, social work trainees, unlicensed/licensed staff, and/or licensed psychologists) and treatment teams/programs/clinics with an appointed division/department leadership role. Administrative duties include staff or program development, development and management of team goals, quality assurance and adherence to clinical treatment protocols. Directs and supervises faculty/staff/trainees, completes annual staff reviews (along with Division Chief/Director/Manager), manages clinical staff schedules, maintains compliance with routine audits of staff, utilization management, performance improvement, and other duties, as deemed necessary. Manager, Psychologists(III) will be responsible for facilitating and providing didactic presentations, including lectures to trainees and staff; and facilitating/participating in meetings at which teaching and training programs are developed.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:
• 12+ years prior licensed experience supervising clinical services provided to children and families preferred. Expertise in providing therapy to children ages birth to five and their families, and providing supervision to psychology trainees. Highly desired skills are expertise in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and endorsement as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a Reflective Practice Mentor. Additionally, DMH experience is preferred.
• Prior leadership role within a pediatric clinical setting, in a hospital department or division; or a leadership role in a recognized professional organization.
• Prior experience teaching, training, supervising or formally mentoring trainees/staff/faculty in the assessment of high-risk clinical situations and intervention plans.
• Independently provides psychological services to patients and families and provides consultation supervision for other trainees/staff/faculty.
• Expertise with children and families coping with pediatric mental health and/or medical conditions.
• Expertise in all areas of scope of practice and treatment modalities.
• Held a key leadership role in program development, clinical supervision, increasing clinical capacity, clinical coordination, and/or department/division/hospital committee.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
• Ph.D., Ed. D, or Psy.D. in Clinical, School, or Developmental Psychology from an APA accredited graduate program.
• Licensed Psychologist, State of California in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required
• American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification, preferred or eligible with application in progress.
Pay Scale Information
$110,656.00-$199,181.00
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.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
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