Job Information
Guidehouse Clinical Psychologist in BETHESDA, Maryland
Job Family :
Clinical Trial Operations (Digital)
Travel Required :
None
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do :
We are currently searching for a Clinical Psychologist. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
Write and present recommendations to automate research tasks and improve approaches to psychotherapy in a therapeutic setting.
Develop and maintain complete and accurate research protocol records.
Write and present manuals, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for clinical research involving or related to clinical psychology.
Contribute scientific proposals regarding potential studies and analyses of data as an author to peer-reviewed manuscripts regarding study findings.
Work in the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Phenotyping Service in the intramural research program at NIMH; Collaborate with staff in the Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service and other research teams from NIMH and other Institutes on incoming neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments from Clinical Center inpatient and outpatient studies.
Perform screening evaluations of potential research subjects using structured and semi-structured testing methods.
Perform valid and reliable diagnostic assessments, utilizing structured instruments and assessments.
Perform cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for clinical care and research studies including diagnostic assessments containing parent interviews as well as direct testing with individuals.
Develop and maintain research protocol records.
Provide family support and crisis management services as needed.
Conduct patient and volunteer follow-up evaluations and track patients through longitudinal studies
Provide referral to appropriate NIH resources and community services, when indicated.
Provide verbal and written feedback to participants and their families.
Provide general recommendations and referrals to school systems, medical and health facilities, and other agencies.
Utilize structured instruments and assessments to perform diagnostic assessments.
Provide specific autism and neurodevelopmental disorder assessment measures; work with patients of all ages, mostly young children, including infants; these also include work with very impaired populations that are assessed for behavioral phenotyping.
Work with staff on data collection, entry, and analyses of behavioral phenotypic data from a variety of studies, including those in several Branches of the NIMH and other NIH Institutes, including NICHD and NHGRI This will include providing consultation to multidisciplinary research teams regarding study findings for incorporation into research manuscripts and presentation.
Provide teaching and training and other presentations to various groups within NIH and to outside community stakeholders regarding conditions being studied and research findings.
Train research assistants, staff and trainees on psychiatric screening interviews and neuropsychological assessments
Provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary research teams regarding study findings for incorporation into research manuscripts and presentation.
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.
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What You Will Need :
PhD in Treatment Therapy Professions, Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions, General Medical and Health Services, or Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Valid State License as a Psychologist or license eligible.
At least four (4) years of clinical and/or psychologist experience.
Clinical trial management
Work with special populations (children, adolescents, adult, or elderly)
Patient care
MS Office Suite
What Would Be Nice To Have :
- Preferred Spanish Speaking
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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