CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST / PsyD AT THE NIH
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST / PsyD
ORGANIZATION.
National Institute of Mental Health Division of Intramural Research Programs Bethesda, MD
TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:
' Recruit and screen patients for projects, with focus on children with bipolar disorder or extremely severe, impairing irritability and their families; provide clinical support to patients and families throughout the time they are participating in research protocols. ' Administer and score a wide range of complex structured and semi-structured interviews (such as the SCID, the K-SADS and many others) to the child and adolescent probands and the parents of the probands. ' Conduct screening/baseline evaluations in collaboration with staff. ' Conduct preliminary evaluation of potential probands through extensive telephone interviewing of parent, review of medical records, consultation with treating professionals and consultation with NIMH medical staff, leading to acceptance for on-site evaluation or rejection with referral if indicated. ' Provide family supportive and crisis management services as needed. ' Provide referral to appropriate NIH resources and community services, when indicated. ' Participate in the planning and execution of clinical research in the capacity of clinical support staff. ' Participate in research group meetings and in the decision making process regarding patient inclusion in the studies, patient and parent diagnosis, and patient and family management throughout participation in the research protocol. ' Make recommendations for appropriate referrals, including Child Protective Services, psychotherapy, community services involvement, special education or activity programs. ' Locate, evaluate and maintain contact with community organizations and facilities such as day treatment centers, clinics, etc. ' Document research and clinical findings. ' Participate in collection, storage and analysis of data regarding neuropsychological function, and the life course of illness in patients as ascertained by testing and interviews with proband and family members.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have:
' Licensed independent professional with MSW, PhD in Clinical Psychology, or Masters Degree in Nursing with concentration in Psychiatric Nursing. ' Minimum of four (4) years clinical experience. ' Exemplary diagnostic and clinical skills and proficiency in the application of DSM-IV diagnoses. ' Sound professional judgment and knowledge to assess and manage complex and severe psychiatric illness in youth and their families. ' Sound professional judgment and skills to consult with supervising physicians as appropriate and collaborate with peer professionals and other staff effectively. ' Ability to ascertain descriptive clinical data systematically and reliably, and to communicate it clearly and accurately both orally and in written form. ' Develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships with local agencies and community resources. ' Understanding of the research protocols and ability for clear, concise presentations and clear conceptualization of clinical phenomena is required. ' Knowledge of agencies outside the NIH community and consistent independent initiative in utilizing and discovering new resources necessary for the accomplishment of the recruitment and screening tasks. ' Ability to utilize a highly developed working knowledge of clinical psychology, psychiatric social work or psychiatric nursing and allied sciences and disciplines, such as child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychopathology to conduct research.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.
The place of performance is Bethesda, MD.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE.