Pediatric Pain Psychologist

Pediatric Pain Psychologist

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Pain Management Program, is recruiting a pediatric pain psychologist. The psychologist’s role will primarily include 1) providing consultation and follow-up care in an outpatient interdisciplinary pain clinic, and 2) providing individual and group therapy for adolescents during participation in our pediatric intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment program (the “RAPS” program). The psychologist will be part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team, with frequent communication and opportunities to provide team support.

This position will primarily support the clinical activities of Children Mercy’s expanding pain management service. This includes teaching and supervising in the hospital’s pediatric medical residency, psychology fellowship, APA-accredited psychology internship, and/or psychology practicum programs. There are additional opportunities to participate in ongoing research and to pursue new research endeavors in the pain program and Comprehensive Pain Management more broadly. The position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have:

1) A PhD (or equivalent) in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, or child clinical psychology

2) Completed an APA-approved internship

3) Experience working on multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams

4) Experience working with adolescents and families facing complex biopsychosocial conditions such as chronic pain

5) Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas

Preferred qualities:

1) Fellowship level training in pediatric psychology including evaluation and treatment of chronic pain

2) Experience with intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment

3) Interest in, or experience with, acceptance-based treatment approaches, mindfulness, and self-compassion (as these are foundational to our intensive treatment approach)

The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.  The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy offers a dynamic and collegial work environment and Kansas City offers an excellent quality of life.  Our division includes 41 psychologists, 8 developmental pediatricians, 7 child and adolescent psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond.  Psychologists in the Section of Pediatric Psychology work closely with medical subspecialties to meet the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents with acute or chronic health conditions, and many enjoy leadership roles across the hospital. 

“The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.”

Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/14629/clinical-psychologist-phd/job?mode=view

Rebecca Johnson, PhD, ABPP

Chief, Section of Pediatric Psychology

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health

rejohnson@cmh.edu
(816) 234-3674

The Rehabilitation for Amplified Pain Syndromes (RAPS) program provides intensive interdisciplinary pediatric pain treatment for adolescents severely disabled by chronic pain. In addition to psychologists, our team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, music and art therapists, massage therapists, and a yoga teacher. Patients come from across the United States and internationally, and our team is passionate about treating these teens and helping their families. Find out more at: http://www.childrensmercy.org/raps/.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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