Pediatric Psychologist – Functional Symptoms and Pain (Outpatient)

at  Emory

Overview: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Description:
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory Department of Pediatrics are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in reating behavioral health needs in children and adolescents as well as their families.Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission. The ideal psychologist will have experience in the assessment and treatment of somatic symptoms and behavioral health needs. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine. Rank is commensurate with experience. This position will be primarily outpatient and will accept referrals from several medical subspecialties within our hospital system, providing consultation, assessment, and behavioral health interventions related to coping/adjustment, physical symptom management, adherence, comorbid mood and anxiety symptoms, and other behavioral health concerns impacting care and quality of life for youth with chronic health conditions and behavioral health needs. Outpatient services will occur in co-located and integrated care clinics in addition to the psychologist maintaining a case load of outpatients receiving individual behavioral health treatment. The successful candidate will have experience with evidence-based assessment and treatment including diagnostic interviewing, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions for the treatment of physical symptoms, working with families, and multidisciplinary treatment. Psychologists work closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), and nurse case managers to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Opportunities for clinical research and program development across our acute clinical care settings are possible.
This is a full-time position, with split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines. Children’s strives to meet the healthcare needs of all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status and insurance coverage.

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