Job Information
Seattle Children's Clinical Director, Outpatient Autism Center in Seattle, Washington
To provide oversight to Psychologists, Clinical Supervisors and Mental Health Therapists to ensure the highest levels of quality, service, and cost-effective care are provided to patients and families. Develop and direct clinical orientation, continued competency, clinical standard work, and optimal professional development for the clinical team. Work collaboratively with the Outpatient Medical Director to formulate the overall direction and quality of the Outpatient Psychiatry Program. Partner with the Director in the hiring of Psychologists (PhDs) and Mental Health Therapists (MHTs) and communicate and coordinate the advancement of organizational and department/division goals. Represent the PhDs and MHTs on the leadership team in the provision of overall direction for the practice of PhDs and MHTs in the department. Drive continuous performance improvement, quality improvement, and education and research efforts delivered by the PhD/MHT team.
Clinical role: Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory mental health settings. Provide intake assessments, evidence-based treatment and case management for children with psychological and behavioral treatment needs.
Required Education and Experience
PhD in clinical psychology, with specialization in child clinical psychology from an APA-accredited training.
Completion of an APA-approved internship.
Formal post-doctoral training in an appropriate area of specialization.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience post licensure.
May work evening & weekends as required.
Required Credentials
Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington.
Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.
All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.
Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
Preferred
Post-doctoral level experience in clinical psychology.
Experience in a pediatric and academic medical setting.
Clinical supervision experience.
Experience with multi-system involved children with severe emotional and behavioral problems.
Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs.
Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations.
Experience with evidence-based practice.
Compensation Range
$126,805.00 - $190,207.00 per year
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .
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