Psychologist-Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

Nemours Children's Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Nemours Children’s is seeking up to two full-time Pediatric Psychologists with expertise in pediatric hematology and oncology. These positions are vital in supporting the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, providing comprehensive psychological services to children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship with specialized experience in pediatric psychology.
• Current or eligible for Florida licensure as a psychologist.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychological services to children with chronic or life-threatening medical conditions.
• Demonstrates strong abilities in assessment, intervention, consultation, and working collaboratively across disciplines.
• Opportunities for research are both available and encouraged, as is an interest in supervising pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students, fellows, and medical residents.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent experience in pediatric hematology/oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient psychological care to pediatric hematology/oncology patients and their families at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, FL.
• Provide inpatient consultative psychological services at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct psychological assessments, develop treatment plans, and offer evidence-based interventions for children coping with chronic illness and emotional challenges related to their diagnosis.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, and collaborative patient care planning.
• Support family adjustment and provide psychoeducation to patients, families, and medical staff.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and program development within the division.

Benefits

• No state income tax in Florida
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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