Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

The Division of Neurology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recruiting for a pediatric neuropsychologist. Primary responsibilities include assessment of patients in our comprehensive epilepsy surgery program. The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers multidisciplinary clinical support to pediatric patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Our program is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level IV Center, the highest obtainable level in epileptic care. Other responsibilities will include assessing patients referred from the division of neurosurgery for a variety of conditions as well as patients referred from the division of cardiology through the cardiac neurodevelopmental program. Opportunities for developing other collaborations are also available.

The position will also include teaching and supervising students in the in the hospital’s pediatric medical residency, Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology member postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, and/or psychology practicum programs. We encourage faculty to engage in scholarly activity, including participation in ongoing research, initiating new research endeavors, and program development. 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 postdoctoral training in neuropsychology, adhering to Houston Guidelines, a PhD (or equivalent) in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, or child clinical psychology, experience working on multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams, and eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas. 

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

Candidates at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Applications should include a cover letter and current CV, and be sent to:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/19316/clinical-psychologist-phd/job?mode=view

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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