Behavioral Sleep Medicine Psychologist

The Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center is recruiting both adult and pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) psychologists.

The Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in people of all ages. The Center is staffed by 23 sleep physicians, including 3 pediatricians, as well as 3 DBSM boarded psychologists and 14 advanced practice providers (APPs) with 2 pediatric APPs. Our team conducts nearly over 25,000 sleep tests annually supported by 7 sleep laboratories, a home sleep apnea testing mail out program, and actigraphy. The Center offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, a Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) accredited BSM fellowship, research fellowships, an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program and on-site CME. Distance health capabilities offer tele-sleep evaluations, shared group therapy appointments and other innovative care delivery models. A multidisciplinary research team based in the Neurological Institute’s Sleep Disorders Center with rich collaborations in the Lerner Research, Heart and Vascular, Respiratory and Pediatric Institutes offers opportunities for clinical and translational research.

Eligible candidates require a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with an APA-approved internship with adult and/or pediatric experience or focus for respective positions. A BSM fellowship and/or significant experience in BSM is preferred. Applicants should be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Ohio and should be able to meet eligibility for board certification in BSM.

This dynamic position commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and a collegial work environment. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience is available with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Today, with nearly 1,300 beds on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and 6,026 beds system-wide, Cleveland Clinic is one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.

Rich and diverse cultural opportunities establish Cleveland as a vibrant and versatile metropolitan area with an excellent lifestyle. The Cleveland area boasts beautiful and affordable neighborhoods that provide an ideal place for families to live and work. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities, excellent school systems, vibrant arts scene, active civic groups and abundant shopping locations are just a few of the many qualities the city and surrounding suburbs have to offer.

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application. Your cover letter can be addressed to:

Vaishal Shah, MD, MBBS, MPH ?Interim Director, Sleep Disorders Center &

Michelle Drerup, PsyD, DBSM? Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine

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Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million total outpatient visits, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. 

Cleveland Clinic has been named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023. 

Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integrate diversity and inclusion throughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences; they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Smoke/drug free environment.

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Cleveland is part of Northeast Ohio which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each of them provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities. Find out here how great it is to live in Cleveland!

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