Pediatric Psychologist

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 psychologist
• 2 certified dietitians
• 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
• 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.

Ranked a Best Childrens Hospital by US News & World Report, Akron Childrens is the largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio. With two pediatric hospitals, as well as 27+ primary care and nearly 90 pediatric specialty locations, our dedicated staff handles more than 900,000 patient visits a year. We also serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, and offer a number of pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs.

Akron Childrens Hospital is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, just minutes south of Cleveland. From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area and Northeast Ohio has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources. This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres of Metro Parks for year round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio is gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries, and has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop and dine!

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