Clinical Psychologist Gastroenterology

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.

The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition at Childrens Mercy Kansas City is recruiting a pediatric psychologist to join our faculty. The successful applicant will partner with providers in our Intestinal Rehabilitation (IR) program to serve children and adolescents by providing: 1) real-time screening for neuro/developmental differences (ND/DD) and other behavioral health issues impacting their GI care; and 2) point-of-care support related to chronic illness management central line care medication/diet adherence school avoidance coping quality of life and well-being across the developmental continuum.

Interested candidates will be invited to contribute to strengthening our academic portfolio through research collaborations scholarly output and national leadership opportunities as well as pediatric medical and psychology training. Candidates should have previous training related to assessment and intervention with ND/DD populations and behavioral intervention with toddlers through early school-aged children. Familiarity with evidence-based interventions for toileting and feeding parenting stress and other pediatric health conditions (both general and specific to GI) is also highly desirable. While this clinical position will be predominantly outpatient routine inpatient consultation will be expected to provide continuity of care for the IR population.

This position includes teaching and supervising in the hospitals pediatric medical and psychology training programs including our APA-accredited psychology internship and includes protected academic time for program development research and other scholarly activities. The specific percentage of time dedicated to research program development and teaching/supervision will be established based on the candidates interests and goals. The position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in clinical psychology pediatric psychology or clinical child psychology
• Completed an APA-approved internship
• Experience working in pediatric settings
• Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas

The Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition at Childrens Mercy is a model for integrated GI and behavioral health care. We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 7 psychologists 22 gastroenterologists 17 advanced nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals (e.g biofeedback social work nutrition PT/OT) who work together to provide outstanding care to youth in our region and beyond. Psychologists work closely with medical partners to meet the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents with acute or chronic health conditions and many enjoy leadership roles across the hospital. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV or send to

With any questions or for more information please contact:

Jennifer Verrill Schurman PhD ABPP BCB

Chief Section of GI Psychology

Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition

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.

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 are all 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.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.