Nationwide Children's Hospital

Psychologist- Child Diagnostic Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital  •  United States (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Clinical Pediatric Psychologist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH. Participate, as licensed psychologist on team, in interdisciplinary diagnostic assessments for children w/suspected autism spectrum disorder or developmental delays. Conduct clinical interviews, developmental assessments, interdisciplinary conferencing & independent psychological evals, providing patient feedback & preparing integrated reports. Prov various psychological assessments. Maintain patient records in accordance w/local & national standards. Assist w/research, teaching & training. Min. req incl: Ph.D. in Clinical or School Psychology. Must be licensed or eligible for license by OH Board of Psychologists. Send resume to helenia.dukes@nationwidechildrens.org

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. May participate in rotating on-call coverage.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
  • Provides individual or group therapy sessions to patients to help them cope with emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
  • Develops and implements evidence-based psychological interventions for patients.
  • Maintains accurate and confidential records of patient interactions and treatment plans.
  • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
  • Stays up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field of psychology to provide the best possible care to patients.


Education Requirement:

  • Graduate of an accredited university doctoral program in health service psychology including clinical, counseling, or school psychology, required.
  • Completion of a pre-professional psychology internship program, required.
  • Completion of a post-doctoral training or equivalent experience, preferred


Licensure Requirement:

Eligible for Psychology licensure in the State of Ohio, required. Must obtain licensure within 4 months of hire.


Experience:

Experience in health service psychology, or equivalent education, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.

Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
1892
Social Media