Job Description

Description
The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission.

The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist with experience in treating behavioral health needs in children and adolescents with Chronic Pain as a member of our multidisciplinary Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic. This position will be primarily outpatient and will work closely with medical team members on our Chronic Pain Team including pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, and social work. The Pediatric Chronic Pain team at CHOA treats a diverse population of patients (e.g. racially, ethnically, geographically, and gender-diverse). A portion of the psychologist’s time will be spent conducting multidisciplinary evaluations of patients experiencing chronic pain due to a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal pain, inflammatory pain, abdominal pain, hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and chronic headache. The psychologist will also carry a caseload of outpatient therapy patients for psychological treatment of chronic pain and associated distress. Opportunity to incorporate biofeedback into treatment is available, and we support both in-person and telemedicine treatment. The ideal psychologist will have experience with multidisciplinary treatment, diagnostic interviewing, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions, pediatric hypnosis, and behavioral parent training for medically complex youth. A candidate who has completed a postdoctoral fellowship and/or has prior work experience in pediatric chronic pain is strongly preferred. Opportunities for development of groups or other clinical programming is available and supported by the Pediatric Chronic Pain team. Research opportunities are also available and encouraged for candidates interested in development or collaboration on research projects.



We are seeking individuals interested in joining a dedicated team of professionals providing the highest quality care to children with pediatric pain conditions. This team includes two pediatric psychologists within the Pain Program. Within the Children’s system, there are 25+ other Pediatric Psychologists across various disciplines. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral externs, doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Opportunities for clinical research and program development across our clinical care settings are supported. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.



Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited internship. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.

Additional Details
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details
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