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Pediatric Psychologist
Ohioacc - Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
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Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and communities. The atmosphere is welcoming from the moment you enter, and you experience this daily with colleagues, staff, patients, and families. Once you're here, you know you're home.
The Division of Pediatric Psychology at Akron Children's Hospital (ACH) is seeking to expand our team with several open pediatric psychologist positions. Opportunities exist to specialize in areas of pediatric subspecialty medicine based on candidates' interests and expertise:
Behavioral Sleep Medicine:
Join an established, growing multidisciplinary team in the AASM-accredited sleep center. Evaluate and treat behavioral sleep concerns such as insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep quality issues. Collaboration with medical and behavioral health teams is encouraged. Consultation / Liaison:
Provide psychological consults and brief interventions for youth admitted to medical floors. Expand services for concerns like pain management, medical trauma, adjustment to illness/injury, and adherence to medical recommendations. Engage in teaching, support, and trauma-informed care initiatives. Cardiology:
Build an integrated service within the Cardiology Division, providing care for youth and adults with cardiac conditions across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings, collaborating with a large multidisciplinary team. Oncology:
Join an established Pediatric Oncology service, collaborating with a large team to evaluate and treat patients with cancer or BMT diagnoses across inpatient, outpatient, and multidisciplinary clinics. Nephrology:
Provide collaborative care for youth with kidney conditions, including dialysis and post-transplant patients, addressing concerns like adherence, coping, and quality of life. Feeding Disorders Program:
Join an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat children with feeding difficulties, including ARFID and PFD, with opportunities for program development and research. Engagement in program development, quality improvement, and research is supported through protected time, collaboration with the Research Institute, and funding for conference presentations. Partnerships with local universities facilitate clinical research, mentorship, and education. Training and supervision opportunities include externships, a Pediatric Psychology Internship Program, and a Pediatric Psychology Fellowship. Psychologists collaborate with pediatric residents and fellows, and opportunities to teach medical students are available. Support for developing supervisory and teaching skills is provided. Requirements include a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA-accredited program, completion of an APA-accredited internship (child or pediatric emphasis preferred), licensure eligibility in Ohio, and a strong interest in evidence-based pediatric psychology. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)(3) site. Benefits include: Guaranteed base salary Starting bonus Quality bonus Comprehensive benefits Malpractice coverage Relocation support Generous vacation and CME time/money Student loan repayment strategies are also available. Hospital Overview: Since 1890, Akron Children's Hospital has cared for children with two campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 locations across Ohio. We partner with other health systems to extend our expertise into community hospitals. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, we are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest in the country. We are a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, involved in medical education and research to improve childhood health outcomes. We are committed to family-centered care, research, and innovative treatment, aiming to treat every child as our own. Community Overview: Our communities are deeply integrated into our work and volunteer efforts. Northeast Ohio offers recreational activities, sports, cultural events, and outdoor pursuits, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play. The region boasts rich history, cultural diversity, and numerous parks and outdoor amenities, making it an ideal community for families and professionals alike.
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Join an established, growing multidisciplinary team in the AASM-accredited sleep center. Evaluate and treat behavioral sleep concerns such as insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep quality issues. Collaboration with medical and behavioral health teams is encouraged. Consultation / Liaison:
Provide psychological consults and brief interventions for youth admitted to medical floors. Expand services for concerns like pain management, medical trauma, adjustment to illness/injury, and adherence to medical recommendations. Engage in teaching, support, and trauma-informed care initiatives. Cardiology:
Build an integrated service within the Cardiology Division, providing care for youth and adults with cardiac conditions across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings, collaborating with a large multidisciplinary team. Oncology:
Join an established Pediatric Oncology service, collaborating with a large team to evaluate and treat patients with cancer or BMT diagnoses across inpatient, outpatient, and multidisciplinary clinics. Nephrology:
Provide collaborative care for youth with kidney conditions, including dialysis and post-transplant patients, addressing concerns like adherence, coping, and quality of life. Feeding Disorders Program:
Join an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat children with feeding difficulties, including ARFID and PFD, with opportunities for program development and research. Engagement in program development, quality improvement, and research is supported through protected time, collaboration with the Research Institute, and funding for conference presentations. Partnerships with local universities facilitate clinical research, mentorship, and education. Training and supervision opportunities include externships, a Pediatric Psychology Internship Program, and a Pediatric Psychology Fellowship. Psychologists collaborate with pediatric residents and fellows, and opportunities to teach medical students are available. Support for developing supervisory and teaching skills is provided. Requirements include a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA-accredited program, completion of an APA-accredited internship (child or pediatric emphasis preferred), licensure eligibility in Ohio, and a strong interest in evidence-based pediatric psychology. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)(3) site. Benefits include: Guaranteed base salary Starting bonus Quality bonus Comprehensive benefits Malpractice coverage Relocation support Generous vacation and CME time/money Student loan repayment strategies are also available. Hospital Overview: Since 1890, Akron Children's Hospital has cared for children with two campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 locations across Ohio. We partner with other health systems to extend our expertise into community hospitals. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, we are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest in the country. We are a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, involved in medical education and research to improve childhood health outcomes. We are committed to family-centered care, research, and innovative treatment, aiming to treat every child as our own. Community Overview: Our communities are deeply integrated into our work and volunteer efforts. Northeast Ohio offers recreational activities, sports, cultural events, and outdoor pursuits, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play. The region boasts rich history, cultural diversity, and numerous parks and outdoor amenities, making it an ideal community for families and professionals alike.
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