Pediatric Psychology - Functional Disorders / Pain - Clinical Instructor (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Wisconsin are seeking a fellow for a one-year Instructor (Postdoctoral Fellowship) position in Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine, focused on Functional Disorders. The position provides extensive supervised clinical experience in the Jane B. Pettit Pain and Headache Center and the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, working with children and their families. Clinical care includes psychological assessment and psychotherapy, along with consultation and liaison services to schools and community agencies. The fellow participates in interdisciplinary clinics and workshops, provides outpatient care, and collaborates with broader care teams. Fellows are expected to carry a caseload of approximately 25 patients. Opportunities for umbrella supervision of psychology trainees are available.

The fellowship is primarily clinical, with time for administration and professional development didactics. Fellows may also complete a scholarly project, deliver presentations, and participate in program development. Instructors receive faculty supervision and support for professional development, create an individual development plan, participate in a scholarly project, and attend a weekly professional development seminar. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2025. Appropriate compensation, health care, and other benefits are provided to postdoctoral fellows.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD.
• Completion of an internship.
• Knowledge of writing and documentation, record management, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and statistics and data utilization.
• Ability to complete psychological assessments and provide interventions from a variety of theoretical orientations.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-approved program in clinical or counseling psychology.
• APA-approved internship with an emphasis on child clinical or pediatric psychology.
• Experience working with pediatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide consultation, psychological assessment, and intervention to children and families.
• Provide psychotherapy and outpatient clinical care to children and their families.
• Provide consultation and liaison services to schools and other community agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinics, including Functional GI Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Chronic Pain, and Headache clinics, as well as Comfort Ability workshops.
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, attend meetings, and collaborate with team members and staff.
• Carry a caseload of approximately 25 patients.
• Complete a scholarly project in line with career goals.
• Participate in professional development, presentations, and program development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation, health care, and other benefits commensurate with the postdoctoral fellow's essential status.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), a free and confidential resource for employees, dependents, and household members.
• Monthly wellness newsletter with resources, tools, and events.
• Wellness Champions and related wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree