PCBHI Pediatric Psychologist

The Pediatric Psychologist role at Wellstar Health System involves providing behavioral health consultations in a pediatric care setting. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, a Georgia license, and three years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes evidence-based interventions and collaboration with healthcare teams. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

We are seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join our team at Wellstar Health System. This role involves providing behavioral health consultations in a pediatric care setting, focusing on evidence-based screenings and interventions. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, a current Georgia license, and at least three years of experience in mental health. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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Job Description:

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have defined high-quality primary care as the provision of whole-person, integrated, accessible, and equitable health care by interprofessional teams. Evidence supports the effectiveness of integrating behavioral health programs into primary care to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Wellstar Health System is dedicated to high-quality primary care, exemplified by the creation and implementation of the innovative behavioral health integration program, Wellstar Collaborative Advantage.

We are currently seeking a Psychologist to join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant in the pediatric care setting. The Behavioral Health Consultant will bring expertise in evidence-based screenings, risk assessments, and brief interventions. This role involves collaborating with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals, receiving input and direction to inform clinical decisions. The consultant will also engage in consultations with medical professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. Responsibilities include supporting patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health and providing interventions across the lifespan. Join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through the Wellstar Collaborative Advantage program.

Required Minimum Education:

• Experience working in the ambulatory setting or in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program is required.
• Current Georgia License as a Psychologist is required.
• Three years' experience in a health-related field, mental health, and behavioral health is required for this position.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Crisis Intervention, brief evidenced based interventions and experience working with patients using the biopsychosocial model.
• Possesses emotional maturity, interested in learning and teaching, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients across the lifespan.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Possesses experience with evidenced based brief interventions.
• Possesses knowledge of developmental characteristics (physical, psychosocial, intellectual) of people of all ages, economic backgrounds and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrate basic use of Windows, Outlook and Microsoft Office.

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Relocation assistance
• Sign On Bonus
• CME of $5,000 per year
• $1,000 for journals and subscriptions
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• CME allowance
• Extended illness bank
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Concierge service
• Adoption assistance

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is s

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for conducting evidence-based screenings and risk assessments for pediatric patients.
• The candidate will collaborate with psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• The candidate will support patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health services.
• The candidate will provide brief interventions across the lifespan, adapting to the needs of diverse patient backgrounds.

Skills:

• Crisis Intervention
• Evidence-based interventions
• Biopsychosocial model
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Patient-centered care
• Community resource access
• Developmental characteristics knowledge
• Microsoft Office

Education:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program is required.