Psychologist - Pediatrics Behavioral
Psychologist - Pediatrics Behavioral
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The University of Kansas Health System Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Behavioral Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for providing care to pediatric patients with common behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence such as internalizing and externalizing disorders.
This role includes teaching graduatelevel learners from various disciplines including medical students and pediatric residents within a clinical setting.
The ideal candidate should have training and experience in Young Child Mental Health evaluation and treatment of severe mental illness in children and adolescence dialectical behavior therapy young child behavior management screening and treatment for suicide and selfharm in children.
This candidate will have obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children and be a licensed psychologist (LP) additionally candidates must hold a current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or be license eligible.
About The University of Kansas Hospital:
Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care Center for Transplantation Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and NCIdesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hardearned commitment to nursing excellence.
About Kansas City:
A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable treelined neighborhoods surround the campus which is within close proximity to the citys top destinations including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum NelsonAtkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.
Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants and shopping miles of bike paths parks and lakes excellent schools (public private and universities for higher education).
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and TMobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC Kansas City Mavericks and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc for more information about Kansas City.
For more information contact:
Ann Terry Physician Recruiter
Cell 816.419.4523
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R38539We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age 40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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