Pediatric Nephrology Clinical Psychologist- Transplant

The nationally ranked Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a patient-focused Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases division, Indiana's only provider of comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children with kidney disease or kidney failure. 
 

Highlights

• Exciting opportunity to expand psychology services to pediatric kidney transplant recipients as an embedded member of a robust interdisciplinary team
• Responsibilities will consist of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents in pediatric nephrology outpatient clinics primarily at Riley Outpatient Center with a small portion of time at IU North campus
• Primarily work with pediatric kidney transplant patients with dedicated time in the innovative Transplant Transition Clinic fostering skills necessary for disease self-management for adolescents and young adults 
• Close collaboration with medical treatment teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, nursing education specialists and other ancillary therapies
• Opportunities to collaborate with Dialysis psychologist and 21 pediatric psychology faculty across medical subspecialties
• Dedicated time for program development and strategic planning for future growth
• Opportunity to provide teaching & supervision for both psychology and medical learners
• IU School of Medicine faculty appointment with abundant research opportunities; two dedicated clinical research coordinators to facilitate clinical research projects
• Comprehensive benefits package provided by IU Health Physicians and IU School of Medicine
   

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the setting of a pediatric hospital system
• Preferred experience in nephrology and/or solid organ transplant
• Successful candidate will have experience implementing evidence-based treatments and assessments across multiple settings 
• Experience in program development, implementation and clinical research is also desired 
• Strong communication skills, be open to new ideas and opportunities and focus on the Indiana University Health values (purpose, compassion, excellence, team)
• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology preferred; Counseling and School Psychology doctoral-level candidates with relevant experience will be considered
• Eligible for licensure and independent practice as a HSPP in the state of Indiana
• New graduates or experienced providers encouraged to apply

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Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases | Riley Children's Health

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