Pediatric Dyslexia & Learning Assessment Psychologist

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting Bonus

Quality Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence based malpractice

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital’s Division of Pediatric Psychology is seeking a pediatric/child clinical psychologist to join our assessment team. The role focuses on dyslexia and related evaluations within a multidisciplinary group that includes Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Speech/Language Therapy.

The position offers opportunities to expand into areas such as autism, anxiety/OCD, and tic disorders, with strong support for research, education, and clinical mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology.
• APA-accredited internship completed (child or pediatric emphasis preferred).
• Licensure eligibility in the State of Ohio.
• Strong interest in evidence-based pediatric psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate Dyslexia and comorbid conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in consultations and evaluations within the Dyslexia and learning evaluation services.
• Potential to expand focus into Autism, Anxiety/OCD, Tic/Tourette’s clinics as desired.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology (APA-accredited doctoral program)

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital’s Division of Pediatric Psychology is seeking a pediatric/child clinical psychologist to join our assessment team. The role focuses on dyslexia and related evaluations within a multidisciplinary group that includes Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Speech/Language Therapy.

The position offers opportunities to expand into areas such as autism, anxiety/OCD, and tic disorders, with strong support for research, education, and clinical mentorship.