Akron Children''s Hospital

Pediatric Psychologist

Akron Children''s Hospital$75K — $95K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology required
  • Completion of an internship in an APA-accredited psychology program needed
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in psychology preferred
  • Relevant hospital-based work experience preferred
  • Experience in evaluation and treatment of adolescent eating disorders strongly preferred
  • License-eligible in the State of Ohio

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, dietitians, and nurses
  • Provide evidence-based diagnostic and treatment services to children and families
  • Supervise and train graduate students and postdoctoral psychology fellows
  • Teach pediatric residents and train child psychiatry fellows
  • Participate in research opportunities through partnerships and the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute

Benefits

  • Opportunity for collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Access to supervision, teaching, and training opportunities
  • Involvement in research and innovation programs
  • Work in a leading children’s hospital recognized by US News & World Report
  • Experience living in the culturally rich and diverse Northeast Ohio region
Full Job Description
The Divisions of Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology are seeking a full-time clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment. The successful candidate will function as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team who deliver evidence-based diagnostic and treatment services to the children and families served by the Eating Disorders program in the Division of Adolescent Medicine.Our comprehensive treatment team includes: two board certified adolescent medicine physicians; a clinical psychologists; 2 certified dietitians; and a RN case manager.

This position offers opportunities for: collaboration with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals; supervision, teaching and training of graduate students and postdoctoral psychology fellows; teaching pediatric residents; and training child psychiatry fellows.Research and innovation opportunities are available through the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute and partnerships with NEOMED and local universities.

Requirements:Ph. D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology including completion of an internship in an APA-accredited psychology program.Applicants who have completed a post-doctoral fellowship in psychology and with hospital-based work experience are preferred.Experience in evaluation and treatment of adolescent eating disordered populations, treated by an eating disorders program strongly preferred, with special emphasis on individual, family, and group treatment.Must be license-eligible in the State of Ohio.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Jane Hensley, Physician Recruiter at or call 330-543-3015.

About Akron Children''s Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital in Northeast Ohio that provides care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, aged 0–21 and even some older adults.
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