Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in pediatric psychology. The postdoctoral fellowship training program is designed to enhance skills of psychology trainees preparing for a career in a pediatric academic medical setting. As a fellow, you will benefit from an individualized training approach, including access to world renowned interdisciplinary mentors, a goal-directed development plan, a top-ranked scientific environment, exceptional educational resources for professional growth, and superb benefits and professional development. Postdoctoral fellows are trained within a clinician scientist model and are provided with supervision in both the provision of clinical care and research. Additionally, a consultation-liaison approach allows the fellow to collaborate with a variety of medical treatment teams. One- and two-year postdoctoral fellowships incorporating both clinical and scholarly activities are offered. Length of training will depend on the trainee’s interests and individual goals. We will be able to accommodate three pediatric psychology fellows beginning in the Summer of 2026. All fellowship positions offer clinical and scholarly training opportunities broadly focused on quality of life and health promotion in pediatric catastrophic illness (cancer, hematologic disorders, infectious disease, neurologic conditions). Patient care activities include clinical consults, health and behavior assessments, brief and long-term intervention, and risk assessment/crisis management. All clinical activities are provided in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Additional training opportunities include specialty rotations in pain management, tiered supervision, and early childhood. Fellows are also able to gain experience in other activities typical of clinical faculty in a medical setting (e.g., multidisciplinary team liaison, quality improvement projects, research, committee work, etc.). St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends (currently 22% above NIH levels), health benefits (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision), and a professional development allowance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Completion of a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric psychology or related fields.
• Familiarity with diverse populations and international patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and research supervision as part of the clinician scientist model.
• Collaborate with medical treatment teams through a consultation-liaison approach.
• Conduct clinical consults and health and behavior assessments.
• Implement brief and long-term interventions and risk assessment/crisis management.
• Participate in specialty rotations in pain management and early childhood.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team liaison activities, quality improvement projects, and research.

Benefits

• Highly competitive stipends (22% above NIH levels).
• Health benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision.
• Professional development allowance.

What This Job Offers

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