Complex Behavior BCBA-D

A Psychologist supports and enhances the mission of the Division and Children's by providing high quality patient care in an effective and efficient manner.

• Clinical Service:
• Provides patient care which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children's policies and procedures.
• Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
• Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication in a timely manner to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
• Provides supervision as appropriate to allied health providers and/or support staff in the clinical area.
• A commitment to a model of care centered on inter-professional and collaborative teams of service delivery.

• Actively support research activities underway in the Complex Behavior Support Program and Division of Autism and Related Disorders.
• Seek additional opportunities to support and lead research efforts as time and interest allow.

• Provides direct supervision for trainees, ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review and research.

• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area and the organization overall.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development.
• Completes and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the assigned area.
• Participate in the development of goals for the department including research, quality and customer service initiatives.

Reports to:

Marcus Autism Center – Sarah Freeman, PhD, Program Director

Marcus Autism Center – Joanna Lomas-Mevers, PhD, Clinical Director

Marcus Autism Center – Ami Klin, PhD, Division Chief and Center Director

• PhD or PsyD
• License-eligible or licensed to practice as psychologist in the state of Georgia.
• Completion of postdoctoral fellowship focused on the assessment and treatment of complex behavior problems.
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute.

The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond.

The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.

Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success.

Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness.

We look forward to our future together.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option.

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