Pediatric Psychologist

Ascension St Vincent; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and CME time

Impressive recruitment incentives

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join various specialty teams at Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in areas such as gastroenterology, rheumatology, and behavioral sleep medicine, providing necessary evaluations and treatments.

Successful candidates hold a doctorate in psychology, with eligibility for licensure in Ohio. The role includes competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, contributing to a well-balanced work/life culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of an APA-accredited internship with pediatric emphasis preferred.
• License eligibility in the State of Ohio.
• Strong interest in evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultation for GI-related diagnoses.
• Collaborate with neurology and neurosurgery for epilepsy patients.
• Conduct evaluations and treat feeding difficulties.
• Develop psychology involvement in various clinical programs.

Skills

Evidence-based pediatric psychology

Collaborative care

Psychological evaluation

Behavioral sleep medicine

Education

Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology

Job description

Pediatric Psychologist

We are seeking qualified pediatric psychologists to join various specialty teams at Akron Children's Hospital:

Specialty Areas & Responsibilities

• Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery – Provide outpatient and inpatient consultation and intervention services for GI-related diagnoses, join multidisciplinary clinics, and develop a colorectal psychology program.
• Epilepsy – Collaborate with neurology and neurosurgery, focus on adjustment and adherence, provide inpatient/outpatient care, and develop psychology involvement in epilepsy clinics.
• Rheumatology – Develop an integrated psychology program, screen children with chronic rheumatologic conditions, provide consultation in multidisciplinary clinics, and build relationships with the medical team.
• Nephrology – Offer collaborative care for youth with kidney-related conditions, address medical adherence and coping, contribute to pre‑transplant evaluations, and improve quality of life.
• Feeding Disorders Program – Join the interdisciplinary feeding team, conduct evaluations, and treat feeding difficulties such as ARFID and PFD; engage in program development and research.
• Behavioral Sleep Medicine – Evaluate and treat behavioral sleep concerns in the AASM‑accredited sleep center, collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, and address sleep quality issues.

Medical Coping Clinic

The Medical Coping Clinic provides generalist pediatric psychology services in regional areas. Psychologists establish clinics across Ohio, offer general pediatric psychology care, and may provide leadership opportunities, supervision to masters-level therapists, and engage in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (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), license eligibility in the State of Ohio, and strong interest in evidence-based pediatric psychology.

What you can expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary
• Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Generous vacation and CME time
• Impressive recruitment incentives
• A well‑balanced work/life culture

Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.