Pediatric Psychologist, Neurology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking a pediatric psychologist to join their center. The position is primarily outpatient and works closely with the neurology team to treat children and adolescents with epilepsy, PNES, and neuropsychiatric conditions. The psychologist may also receive referrals from other medical subspecialties across the hospital system, providing consultation, assessment, and behavioral health interventions addressing coping and adjustment, physical symptom management, adherence, mood and anxiety symptoms, and other behavioral health concerns affecting care and quality of life for youth with chronic health conditions and behavioral health needs.

Outpatient services take place in co-located and integrated care clinics. The psychologist also maintains a caseload of outpatients receiving individual behavioral health treatment. The role is full-time, split between direct clinical care and administrative time. A faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine is available if desired, with rank commensurate with experience. The position is in-person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited child internship.
• Expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Georgia before employment.
• Must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the neurology team to treat patients diagnosed with epilepsy, PNES, and neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Accept referrals from other medical subspecialties within the hospital system as appropriate.
• Provide consultation, assessment, and behavioral health interventions related to coping and adjustment, physical symptom management, adherence, mood and anxiety symptoms, and other behavioral health concerns.
• Provide outpatient services in co-located and integrated care clinics.
• Maintain a caseload of outpatients receiving individual behavioral health treatment.
• Perform direct clinical care and administrative work.

What This Job Offers

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