Psychologist – Pediatrics Behavioral

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Behavioral Psychologist to provide care for pediatric patients with behavioral disorders at the Marillac Campus in Overland Park, KS. The role includes teaching graduate learners, medical students and pediatric residents in a clinical setting, with emphasis on Young Child Mental Health, DBT, and suicide risk assessment.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children and be a licensed psychologist (LP) or

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children required.
• Licensed psychologist (LP) or eligible to be licensed in Kansas (BSRB).
• Experience in Young Child Mental Health and pediatrics.
• Training in DBT, suicide and self-harm assessment in youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric behavioral disorders including internalizing and externalizing problems.
• Teach graduate learners, medical students and pediatric residents in a clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Pediatric psychology

Team teaching

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children

Job description

Position Title

Psychologist – Pediatrics Behavioral

Marillac Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Psychologist – Pediatrics Behavioral

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a Behavioral Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for providing care to pediatric patients with common behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence such as internalizing and externalizing disorders.

This role includes teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate should have training and experience in Young Child Mental Health, evaluation and treatment of severe mental illness in children and adolescence, dialectical behavior therapy, young child behavior management, screening and treatment for suicide and self-harm in children.

This candidate will have obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children, and be a licensed psychologist (LP), additionally candidates must hold a current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or be license eligible.

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city’s top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

[e-mail]

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57545

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.