Functional Symptoms and Pain Clinical Child Psychologist

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated team members who are eager to join this mission.
Children’s is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in working with pediatric populations with concerns related to functional symptoms and pain. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, if desired. Rank is commensurate with experience. Candidates with a strong background in the application of cognitive behavioral therapy for functional conditions and pain as well as experience within pediatric psychology practices are preferred.
The psychologist will work within the Children’s general outpatient clinic, providing evidence-based interventions in the form of individual, group, and/or family therapy. Suitable candidates will have a dedication to promoting and offering culturally-sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy within the Children’s community. Appointments are a mixture of in-person and telehealth.
Psychologists work closely with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), and nurse case managers to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees.
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.
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.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program
• completed an APA accredited child internship
• expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches
• licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment
• must obtain board certification within hospital timelines

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a strong background in the application of cognitive behavioral therapy for functional conditions and pain as well as experience within pediatric psychology practices are preferred.
• dedication to promoting and offering culturally-sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy within the Children’s community

Responsibilities

• providing evidence-based interventions in the form of individual, group, and/or family therapy
• develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient
• participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees
• direct clinical care and administrative time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees