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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
- Experience in conducting clinical supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
- Experience in writing and research
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
Certification Summary
- Georgia licensed psychologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
Job Responsibilities
- Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
- Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
- Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
- Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
- Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
- Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient’s local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
- Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
- Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
- Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program.
- Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
- Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
- Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
- Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
- Experience in conducting clinical supervision
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
- Georgia licensed psychologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
