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Psychologist

Boys Town and Boys Town National Research Hospital

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Psychologist

Boys Town and Boys Town National Research Hospital

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Find your career as a behavioral health provider at Boys Town. Boys Town is a non-profit organization that seeks to serve children and families in need. Boys Town offers behavioral health providers an exceptional work environment that encourages professional collegiality, evidenced based treatment for children and families, development of clinical expertise/interests and excellence in all we do. 

We are a national organization with an international reputation and a supportive / people oriented / family focused culture.  Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Locations: Omaha, Nebraska, Winter Park, Florida, Oviedo, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada

Boys Town offers behavioral health providers the opportunity to have it all:

  • Direct clinical service delivery to children, adolescents and their families

  • Mentoring future clinical practitioners

  • Professional growth and development opportunities

  • Flexible scheduling

Boys Town provides highly competitive benefits for behavioral health providers that include:

  • $10,000 Hiring Bonus* (most locations)

  • Competitive Salary

  • Additional Variable Compensation Opportunities

  • Excellent Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation in your first year, flexible scheduling, excellent healthcare, additional sick pay

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Licensure Renewal Paid

  • Support for Professional Development

  • Professional Assistance with Student Loan Forgiveness

 

Major Responsibilities & Duties::

Conducts psychological assessments and provides therapy to children and families and assists in establishing a referral base as appropriate.

  • Provides psychological therapeutic services to clients each week.

  • Meets monthly clinical productivity expectations (e.g., schedule 25-35 client appointments per week)

  • Conducts clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments.

  • Provides clinical consultation pertaining to children and families referred for services.

  • Assists in establishing and maintaining a referral base from Boys Town or pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.

  • Obtains ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention, including and not limited to receiving and providing consultation, seeking CE opportunities and accessing professional literature to remain current with effective clinical practices.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be an independently licensed practitioner (or licensable) i.e., Psychologist, Counselor, Mental Health Practitioner, LMFT, LCSW.

  • Proficiency in diagnosing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses for children and adolescents such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of psychology with an emphasis on behavioral pediatrics (primary care psychology), behavioral psychology and/or cognitive behavioral theories.

•     Knowledge of clinical diagnostic criteria and emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders.

  • Knowledge of the principles and methods of administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of standardized psychological tests and measures.

  • Skill in determining diagnoses, providing therapy, conducting evaluation, and administering standardized tests and measures.

  • Ability to apply psychological principles to therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups and families.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

  • Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal office environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. May be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

  • Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

  • Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal office environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. May be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

 

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town and Boys Town National Research Hospital

Our Employees Bring Our Mission to Life

What began as the vision of one man – Father Edward J. Flanagan, Boys Town has been on a mission to change the way America cares for children and families for more than 100 years. Father Flanagan’s dream continues to thrive today, thanks to the heart-felt dedication and collaborative efforts of the entire Boys Town employee team, whose work brings our mission to life every day. 

Working at Boys Town is not just a job. It’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who turn to us for hope, healing and a new beginning. Last year alone, Boys Town employees provided services and resources to over 4,000,000 children and families. We know that our reputation as a national leader in child, family and health care is the direct result of the knowledge, integrity and shared mission of our valuable employees who are proud to say, “I work at Boys Town.”

What does Boys Town do?

Boys Town is a leading, national nonprofit organization that offers exceptional care for the behavioral, emotional and physical health of children, families and patients. From residential care and in-home family services to parenting classes, support to schools and communities, and a 24-hour crisis hotline, Boys Town’s diversified, research-based youth care and healthcare services provide effective care to those who need it most.