Care Philosophy
Jill M. West, Ph.D.“It can help patients and their families feel less overwhelmed to know that psychological services are a common part of the care offered at Scottish Rite, and it helps to have a team to focus on all aspects of functioning including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors/choices. I like to say, ‘Your doctor will take excellent care of your body, and we want to take care of your thoughts and emotions, too!’”
About
Jill M. West, Ph.D., is the director of psychology at Scottish Rite for Children. She received her Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Tulane University in New Orleans. She completed her pre-doctoral internship in psychology at Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine and her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital New Orleans.
Her clinical interests include integrated care, surgical preparation, chronic pain management, anxiety reduction, suicide prevention and psychological coping and adjustment. Dr. West has conducted research including a focus on physician attrition, provider wellbeing, school readiness, and social and emotional learning. Dr. West is passionate about building leadership capabilities for psychologists and she loves to mentor students who are interested in pursuing careers in behavioral health.
Her professional affiliations include the Texas Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association + Division 53 and Division 54, the Society of Psychologists in Leadership, and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. West is licensed in Texas and Louisiana and actively maintains Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
With nearly 15 years of experience in pediatric psychology, Dr. West aims to ensure children and their families understand the psychological support available to Scottish Rite for Children patients.
Conditions Treated
Psychological services for children with chronic, recurrent or significant medical conditions receiving care at Scottish Rite for Children.
Academic Appointment
Adjunct Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry
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