Clinical Psychologist Eating Disorders

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 Developmental and Behavioral Health at Childrens Mercy Kansas City is recruiting for a psychologist to join our multidisciplinary outpatient eating disorders team. The primary clinical responsibilities for this position will include the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder and related disorders) in an outpatient setting ( Eating Disorders Center).

The psychologist in this role will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team of adolescent medicine behavioral health and nutrition specialists who work together to provide integrated comprehensive care. Our program implements evidence-based treatments for eating disorders including CBT DBT FBT CBT-AR and ACT. Opportunities to participate in program development initiatives including planning for and implementation of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) are available.

This position includes teaching in the hospitals pediatric medical and psychology training programs and 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. We are recruiting at all levels of rank/experience.

Applicants for this position must have:

• A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology pediatric psychology or clinical child psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study
• Relevant experience
• Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas

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

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. We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 50 psychologists 7 developmental pediatricians 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists masters and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts and other 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.

Please contact Dr. Meredith Dreyer with any questions or for more information:

Meredith Dreyer Gillette PhD

Psychology Associate Division Director

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health

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.