Clinical Psychologist/BCBA-D High Acuity Programs
Clinical Psychologist/BCBA-D High Acuity Programs
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Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Childrens Mercy Kansas City is launching new programs to treat youth with medical/psychiatric or complex neurobehavioral treatment needs including a partial hospitalization program and a medical/surgical inpatient unit. The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health is recruiting a clinical psychologist to provide clinical services and supervision of behavior analysts in these interdisciplinary programs that include clinical psychologists psychiatrists BCBAs pediatricians licensed clinical social workers nurses dieticians child life specialists and teachers as well as support staff including a care coordinator/discharge planner.
We are recruiting a psychologist who has training and/or experience with youth who have both medical and psychiatric presenting concerns and/or neurodevelopmental/genetic disorders. Experience conducting diagnostic assessments functional behavior assessments and implementing behavior plans is desired. Experience supervising BCBAs and direct-care staff (e.g. behavioral health techs) and providing training for caregivers is preferred.
This position will include teaching in the hospitals pediatric medical and psychology training programs. It will also include protected academic time for service research and other scholarly activities. Faculty mentoring is available for those interested in clinical scholarship (e.g. program evaluation quality improvement initiatives). This position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have:
- A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology pediatric psychology clinical child psychology or related field
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study
- BCBA Certification or relevant experience
- Eligibility for clinical psychology licensure in Missouri and Kansas
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Childrens Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institutions Mental and Behavioral Health Strategic Plan Illuminate: Lighting the Path Forward for Mental Health Childrens Mercy. We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 60 psychologists 6 developmental pediatricians 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists masters and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts other research and pediatrics faculty and allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered.
Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV or send to
With any questions of for more information please contact:
Meredith Dreyer Gillette PhD
Associate Division Director - Psychology
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health
The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself visit Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
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Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
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