GI Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Link Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients families clinicians researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient from premature babies to older adults facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
Function/Duties of Position
The Division of Pediatric Psychology in partnership with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital Oregon Health & Science University is recruiting for one full-time pediatric GI psychology postdoctoral fellow.
This fellowship will consist of clinical training in the psychological assessment and treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions. Patients commonly referred to GI psychology present with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (i.e. ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease) celiac disease disorders of gut brain interaction (i.e. functional gastrointestinal conditions; e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome functional abdominal pain functional dyspepsia) constipation rumination and esophageal disorders among other health complexity. The fellow will have the opportunity to observe learn and/or implement evidence-based psychological interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy acceptance and commitment therapy and clinical hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal conditions. The GI Psychology fellow will have ample opportunity to provide shoulder-to-shoulder care within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clinics which may include the Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic Celiac Disease Clinic Polyposis Clinic or Bowel Retraining and Constipation Clinic. The GI Psychology service includes in-person and virtual outpatient appointments providing access to patients across Oregon and Southwest Washington and inpatient consultation at Doernbecher Hospital.
The GI Psychology program has expanded greatly over the past few years with a focus on developing clinical services. While this fellowship position is primarily clinical in nature the GI psychology fellow will spend time participating in ongoing applied research projects and program development within their areas of interest and experience. Current research and program development efforts involve behavioral/mental health screening in pediatric gastroenterology IBD-related distress pediatric to adult healthcare transition and multidisciplinary GI treatment.
Clinical hours and supervision (individual and group) will be provided commensurate with licensure in the state of Oregon. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to a multitude of career development opportunities through the Division of Pediatric Psychology Institute on Development & Disability and OHSU including a full range of didactic offerings. Further opportunities to teach medical students and residents as well as offer community-based trainings to parents patients and service providers are available.
Required Qualifications
- PhD/PsyD in Psychology from an APA-Accredited Doctoral Program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
- Completion of APA-accredited doctoral internship.
- Residency contract approved by the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners prior to start date.
- Knowledge of development across the lifespan psychosocial contributors to behavioral health behavioral intervention family-based intervention and effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with experience in pediatric psychology and in providing care to patients in a multidisciplinary clinic setting are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in working with patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal or chronic medical conditions is preferred but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of development across the lifespan psychosocial contributors to behavioral health behavioral intervention family-based intervention and effective communication skills.
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