Pediatric Psychologists - GI #PBN086

The University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide assessments and brief, evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients in gastroenterology (GI), interact with team members to inform shared treatment plans, and deliver clinical and consultative services to GI providers. Responsibilities include supporting clinics including neurogastroenterology (e.g., IBS, gastroparesis, abdominal pain), celiac, and obesity. Appointees will join a multidisciplinary team aiming to initiate and advance the reach and effectiveness of the integrated behavioral health program in pediatric GI. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited university-based doctoral program.
• Hold or be eligible for an Illinois license in Clinical Psychology.
• Completed an internship at an APA-accredited site.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in pediatric psychology (with an emphasis in GI preferred).
• Behavioral medicine principles.
• Evidence-based treatment for medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Competency in cognitive-behavior therapy, including third wave treatments and motivational enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and brief, evidence-based interventions for pediatric patients in gastroenterology (GI).
• Interact with team members to inform shared treatment plans.
• Deliver clinical and consultative services to GI providers.
• Support clinics including neurogastroenterology (e.g., IBS, gastroparesis, abdominal pain), celiac, and obesity.
• Join a multidisciplinary team aiming to initiate and advance the reach and effectiveness of the integrated behavioral health program in pediatric GI.
• Teaching and supervision of trainees and students.
• Scholarly activity.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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