Pediatric Dyslexia Assessment Psychologist

Istss; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Quality Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Vacation & CME time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is recruiting a pediatric/child clinical psychologist to join our Dyslexia assessment team within a multidisciplinary setting including Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Speech/Language Therapy. The role emphasizes Dyslexia evaluation with potential expansion into Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tic disorders, and more.

The position offers opportunities for research, quality improvement, externship/education programs, and possible cross-coverage with other clinics.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• APA-accredited internship (child or pediatric emphasis preferred).
• License eligibility in the State of Ohio; strong interest in evidence-based pediatric psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate Dyslexia and comorbid conditions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide consultation and evaluation as part of the Dyslexia and learning evaluation services expansion.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research; participate in teaching and supervision as available.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical assessment

Research collaboration

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.)

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is recruiting a pediatric/child clinical psychologist to join our Dyslexia assessment team within a multidisciplinary setting including Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Speech/Language Therapy. The role emphasizes Dyslexia evaluation with potential expansion into Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tic disorders, and more.

The position offers opportunities for research, quality improvement, externship/education programs, and possible cross-coverage with other clinics.