Pediatric Psychologist, Neurology

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks a pediatric psychologist to join the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute. The role focuses on outpatient care for youth with epilepsy, PNES, and neuropsychiatric conditions; collaboration with neurology is essential.

Opportunities for referrals across subspecialties exist, with a mix of direct clinical care and administrative duties. The incumbent will have a PhD or PsyD, be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, and pursue board certification within hospital

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Completed APA-accredited child internship.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Georgia; board certification within hospital timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric psychology services to youth with epilepsy, PNES, and neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate closely with Neurology and other subspecialties to support biopsychosocial care.
• Deliver assessment, consultation, and behavioral health interventions in co-located integrated care clinics.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Evidence-based treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology (Child)

APA/CPA-accredited internship (child)

Job description

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 excellence of our academic community.

Description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine are actively seeking a pediatric psychologist to join our center. This position will be primarily outpatient and will work closely with our neurology team to treat patients diagnosed with epilepsy, PNES, and neuropsychiatric conditions. There also will be opportunity to accept referrals from other 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.

This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, if desired. Rank is commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position, with split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. Additionally, applicants must have expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches. 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.

Additional Details

Employment will be in the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Equal Opportunity

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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