Pediatric Psychologist Job Posting

Specializing in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Position Summary

Nemours Childrens 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient psychological care to pediatric hematology/oncology patients and their families at Nemours Childrens Health in Jacksonville FL.

• Provide inpatient consultative psychological services at Wolfson Childrens 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

• 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.

About the Work Environment

These positions offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic supportive and innovative pediatric health care setting. The psychologists will collaborate closely with physicians advanced practice providers nurses social workers and other allied health professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families affected by hematologic and oncologic conditions.

What We Offer:

• 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

If youre looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance have an opportunity for professional growth and focus on pediatric behavioral healthcare this is the opportunity for you.

Employer Information

Nemours Childrens Health is an internationally recognized childrens health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art childrens hospitals Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware and Nemours Childrens Hospital Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust as well as other income.

As one of the nations premier pediatric health systems were on a journey to discover better ways of approaching childrens health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every childs world a place to thrive. Its a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research advocacy education and prevention leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care reducing health disparities and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Childrens and how we go well beyond medicine visit us at.

Organization Description

At Nemours Childrens our providers and associates work together across specialties clinics and hospitals to give children care thats among the safest most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Childrens is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn moreclick here.

Nemours Childrens Health Jacksonville

Our colleagues atNemours Childrens Health Jacksonville work with Wolfson Childrens Hospital University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids newborns to age 18 with common and complex conditions.

Our medicalacademicandresearchcollaborations mean world-renowned treatments are available to children and families of Northeast addition to board-certified pediatric specialists selected as some of theBest Doctors in Americayear after year families choose us for:

• Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery Behavioral Health and Cancer U.S. News & World Report)
• One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
• Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
• Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
• Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
• Leading-edge procedures including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns

Jacksonville FL

Living in Jacksonville Florida offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches rivers and parks for boating fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene including museums theaters and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV cover letter and list of professional references to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Nemours Childrens is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.