Licensed Psychological Associate - Early Childhood

Job Title & Specialty Area: Licensed Psychological Associate - Early Childhood

Department: Behavioral Health

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Full Time, Days

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

This position will work closely with patients and families, psychologist, physicians, research staff, and other healthcare professionals to administer standardized developmental testing for young children receiving primary care in a NICU follow-up clinic. Experience administering the Bayley Scales of Infant Development is strongly preferred.

Licensure in Texas as a Licensed Psychological Associate is required. Applicants must have taken and passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and completed all education requirements for LPA licensure to be considered for this position. Please see the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council website (Licensed Psychological Associate requirements under Applying for a Psychology License) for more information.

Responsibilities:
* Evaluates and responds to patient’s needs during evaluation; manages patient behavior and controls testing environment to ensure accuracy of performance.
* Consults with supervising provider regarding unusual aspects of patient’s condition or behavior which might indicate a change in tests administered.
* Provides thorough documentation of observation of patients’ behavior during testing.
* Scores psychological and neuropsychological tests according to normative standards and judgment by using test manuals and computer scoring programs.
* Records and compiles a summary of data and of patient’s test results.
* May assist with research projects including consenting participants and extraction of test data for analyses.
* Routinely inventories testing supplies, requisitions supplies as needed.
* Keeps current on research, best practices, and ethical/legal standards applicable to psychological testing.
* Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years related experience Required

* Experience administering the Bayley Scales of Infant Development is strongly preferred.

EDUCATION
* Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Master's degree in Psychology Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in the state of Texas Upon Hire Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.