Job Details
Licensed Psychologist (Child/Adolescent) Position
About Us
Whole Child Collective is a small, evidence-based child psychology practice that provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment to children through college age youth in Lake Oswego, OR. We are collaborative, professional, and supportive and our goal is to provide positive, focused and comprehensive services to our valued patients and their families. We provide evidence-based evaluations (i.e., psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental testing for ADHD, learning disorders, anxiety/depression, twice exceptional and SAT/ACT accommodations), evidence-based therapy (including, but not limited to: behavioral pediatrics, exposure and response prevention for OCD, CBIT for Tics/Tourettes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Management Training for children and teens), all under one roof. We coordinate care with pediatricians, schools, learning specialists, and other medical professionals.
Our office environment includes:
- Bright, safe and upbeat office setting in a walkable area in downtown Lake Oswego (many restaurants, coffee shops, sidewalks, residential housing, and parks are within blocks and there is a large parking lot on site, in addition to street parking)
- Opportunity for social gatherings and joint Continuing Education ventures
- Growth opportunities within the practice and ability to take on a leadership role in an area of expertise
- Experienced office manager (20 years + managing a group pediatric practice) who answers calls, coordinates appointments and handles billing and collections
- Flexible working hours
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Child/Adolescent)
Whole Child Collective is seeking a talented and team-oriented individual to fill the Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Child/Adolescent) position in our Lake Oswego office. Knowledge and prior experience working in the medical environment with children & adolescents and/or a private practice setting is preferred. Whole Child Collective provides psychoeducational, neurodevelopmental, and social/emotional evaluations, evidence-based therapy, and parent training to children & adolescents in an upbeat and comfortable atmosphere. We are able to collaborate regarding our shared patients with one another and we partner with physicians, educators, and specialists in the community to provide top-notch care.
We are seeking a licensed clinical psychologist who provides excellent patient care, and possesses good communication and interpersonal skills to work in a small practice environment. We are seeking candidates who provide evidence-based treatment and an exceptional experience to our valued patients and their families. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and open to network with local pediatric practices, schools, church youth groups/YoungLife, and clinics who we partner with to provide care.
Clinical Psychologist Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts individual psychotherapy, including specialized treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT and interventions for anxiety such as exposure and response prevention techniques. *Applicants do not need to have experience with all these modalities, as we use a wide variety of evidence-based intervention and training can be provided.
- Provides evidence-based treatment for children and teens (i.e., behavioral pediatrics, helping parents & children with challenges such as tantrums, toileting, depression, anxiety, school refusal, picky eating, etc.)
- Consults with pediatricians, prescribers, school personnel/learning specialists and clinics regarding patient care.
- Writes treatment plans for patients that are easily understood and backed by evidence-based practice.
- Participates in meetings at the clinic to discuss patient care and evidence-based practice
- Participates in training programs as a supervisor for trainees and unlicensed staff (i.e., doctoral students at various times of the year provide therapy as well). *This is not required, but desired capacity for someone who enjoys training/mentoring.*
Work Hours and Benefits: Seeking a candidate who is able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week providing patient care. The position is flexible and a clinician may elect to work as many hours as desired beyond 15 hours/week. Additional bonuses are available for clinicians who desire to work more than 20 hours/week. General clinic hours are between Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm, with therapy services extending beyond 5pm several days per week. Weekend hours are also available for clinicians and patients who prefer to have this option. For licensed clinical psychologists providing therapy, we are seeking someone who is available to work two early evenings per week. There is flexibility with which days and hours are chosen (i.e., which days clinicians choose to work later hours or come in later.) Services occur in our office and there is an opportunity to provide telehealth, yet many of our patients appreciate being in-person for therapy. This position does not include health insurance or other benefits at this time.
Clinical Psychologist Qualifications / Skills:
- Patient services with an emphasis on evidence-based practice with pediatric and adolescent populations, including working with parents for parent training
- Friendly demeanor/great bedside manner
- Active listening
- Clinical discretion
- Analyzing information
- Clinical decision-making
- Excellent verbal communication
- Building relationships
- Excellent documentation skills
- Adherent to the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
- Trustworthy/team-player
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- PsyD or PhD in clinical psychology
- Hold a full and active license to practice as a psychologist in the state of Oregon. Preference is given to those who do not have and ethical or legal findings against their license
- Internship and/or postdoctoral fellowship in clinical child psychology or pediatric psychology
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an outpatient setting such as: children's hospital, primary care medical clinics, private practice or group practice with children/adolescents, or an inpatient consultation/liaison role at a children's hospital or clinic
How to Apply: Serious applicants only please. We are seeking a clinician who desires to be an integral part of our team and grow with us. Please submit a cover letter with your application that outlines your interest and qualifications, an updated CV/resume, and references are requested, although not required until the time of a potential interview. We will be contacting applicants by email and/or by phone to follow up. Thank you for your interest!
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Generous compensation model that is highly competitive in the area and additional, increased revenue available for clinicians who elect to hold a higher case load per week
- Strong consultation and model of supervision available by senior licensed psychologist for further training in specialty pediatric areas as desired (i.e., Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, etc.)
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (weekend days can be added if desired)
Supplemental Pay:
Whole Child Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and celebrate diversity in our staff and in our clientele. We support a culturally and linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.