Psychologist (Adult/Adolescent) - PhD/PsyD

Gillette is hiring a Licensed Psychologist to work with adolescent and adult patients at our Phalen Gillette Adult Clinic in St. Paul, MN. This role primarily supports patients ages 22 and older, with shared responsibility for patients ages 16–22 based on referral volume, clinical needs, and team capacity.  Visit our website to learn more about Gillette’s Adult services: Adult Services | Gillette Children's (gillettechildrens.org).

1.0 FTE; Business hours Monday -- Friday; Phalen Gillette Adult clinic (on-site); Child and Family Services department. 

Support in applying for community, state, or federal loan forgiveness programs such as the MN Department of Health Urban Mental Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Program is offered.

Purpose of Position:

The psychologist will provide outpatient and virtual psychology services for individuals with childhood-onset medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic diagnoses (such as scoliosis and hip dysplasia), cognitive disorders, and related conditions. Services provided will include:

• Psychological testing (e.g., IQ, academic, executive function, emotional, behavioral measures; testing to guide transition to adulthood such as concerns for guardianship or supported decision making)
• Psychotherapy: Common presentations include health behaviors (e.g., adherence, pain, sleep, adjustment to diagnosis/symptoms, healthcare transition to adult services) and broader mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, behavior)
• Pre-operative assessments and intervention
• Consultation and planning with various members of the care team – including medical providers, nursing, rehab therapists, social workers, and a multitude of others – will be an important component of your work.

The position also allows for opportunity to supervise graduate-level practicum students, as well as engage in other growth opportunities as they arise. Of course, you will have the ability to join a fun, collaborative, and skilled team of psychologists & psychotherapists.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary range for this opportunity is $101,400/annually to $152,068/annually, with a median salary of $126,734/annually. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Evaluates patient’s status to determine psychosocial, mental health, and/or academic functioning in order to develop an effective intervention plan.

• Performs diagnostic interview that identifies presenting problem, family concerns, strengths and expectations. Provides background information relevant to the diagnostic formulation.
• Undertakes assessment appropriate to referral questions and patient status. Any modifications in standard test administration will be noted, as will the implications for reliability and validity.
• Integrates background information and assessment results to answer specific referral questions and render DSM or ICD-10 diagnoses, consistent with the results of assessment.
• Interprets test and evaluation results to generate useful recommendations for the patient, caregiver and referral source.
• Writes clear and comprehensive reports conforming to APA and CFS standards.
• Completes same day documentation of each patient contact.
• Completes final reports in a timely fashion, conforming to program deadline, or within 30 days of last date of service.
• Makes timely and appropriate referrals to other professionals.
• Meets departmental productivity standards appropriate to position 42% billable hours per month.

2. Implements effective and appropriate intervention plan that addresses identified problems and needs.

• Provides intervention suited to clinical problem and client or family situation and within own professional competencies. (Per periodic chart review).
• Develops and modifies treatment plans in consultation with client or family, team, CFS staff.

3. Delivers care that reflects the principles of patient and family centered care.

• Interacts with patients and families in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Recognizes the centrality of family or caregiver in the patient’s care; acknowledges their strengths and needs and encourages their involvement in decisions and care.
• Shows sensitivity and respect for diverse cultural groups and seeks to expand knowledge of cultural differences.
• Demonstrates ability to work constructively with complex patients and families, focusing on their strengths and needs.

4. Interfaces with all resources to maximize service delivery and continuity of care.

• Participates in discipline and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborates with other Gillette staff, patient’s schools and community resources to implement coordinated care.
• Respects and uses expertise of other team members and staff yet accepts appropriate share of workload in keeping with administrative responsibilities.
• Takes responsibility for addressing conflict involving patient/family and Gillette caregivers.

5. May also be asked to complete administrative tasks, such as triaging referrals or consults, serving as a team member’s proxy in the EHR, onboarding new employees, responding to departmental phone calls or faxes, or working on efforts toward process or practice improvement. Additionally, if the discipline has a practicum student, intern, or fellow, the employee may be asked to help oversee, supervise, or otherwise contribute toward that individual’s work.

Qualifications:

Required

• PhD. or Psy.D. in Psychology
• Must be currently licensed psychologist through Minnesota Board of Psychology. Individuals new to MN licensure may begin employment in a license eligible status under the supervision of another licensed psychologist, as allowable by law.  Must obtain MN license within 90 days of hire. 
• Documented completion of an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship.
• Current CPR certification (through American Heart Association) required, or must obtain certification within 90-days of hire.

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital setting and with disabilities and chronic illness population is desirable.
• Adults with childhood onset disabilities experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing needs of patients and/or organizational needs.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment techniques/tests and intervention strategies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills which establish rapport with the patient and family and communicate effectively with other caregivers and staff.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, listening and written.
• Must be able to accurately and effectively communicate written ideas in reports and chart notes.

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.