OverviewWe are recruiting a psychologist with expertise in behavioral sleep medicine. This position will include screening, assessment, and evidence-based intervention, providing short-term interventions for youth cared for in the Children's Mercy Sleep Disorders Program, the only pediatric program in the region accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The sleep psychologist will collaborate with a robust team of sleep medicine physicians, advance practice providers, respiratory therapists, and sleep technicians within the Division of Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide multidisciplinary care. The sleep psychologist will provide behavioral sleep interventions, collaborate with other care providers to address CPAP adherence, and participate in complex medical clinics such as narcolepsy, cataplexy, and parasomnias. This position will include a strong teaching component that includes both psychology and medical trainees.
This position includes protected academic time for service, research, and other scholarly activities. Faculty mentoring and hospital-wide educational programs are available for those interested in clinical scholarship (e.g., program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives). This position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.
We are recruiting at all levels of experience.Applicants for the clinical psychology positions must have:
- A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, or clinical child psychology
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study
- Relevant experience
- Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas, including required postdoctoral experience
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children's Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institution's Mental and Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 50 psychologists, 7 developmental pediatricians, 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists, master's and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts, and other allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please contact Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD with any questions or for more information:
Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD
Section Chief, Pediatric Psychology
Ambulatory Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health
[email protected]The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
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