Eating Disorders Psychologist

PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: We are seeking a full-time clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment. This position will work within an interprofessional team in the Eating Disorder Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital.  The Eating Disorder team is currently comprised of three psychologists, three board-certified adolescent medicine physicians, two certified dietitians, and two RN case managers.  The program currently provides inpatient medical stabilization with psychological support as well as outpatient management of eating disorders. 

The primary responsibilities of psychologists on the team include the delivery of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment services to the children and young adults aged 8-25, served by the Eating Disorders program in the Division of Adolescent Medicine  This position offers excellent opportunities for collaboration with physicians, dietitians, nurses and other health care professionals as members of the multidisciplinary team. Supervision, teaching and training are available, including: supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in psychology, teaching of pediatric residents, and training of child psychiatry fellows.  Further, opportunities for research and program development are available and encouraged. 

 Akron Children’s is the largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio. With two pediatric hospitals, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary  and specialty care locations,  Our dedicated staff handles more than1.3 million patient visits a year. We also serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, and offer a number of pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs. 

Our goal is to develop a workforce that is reflective of the diversity present in our patient population. Candidates who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply. 

 Requirements: Ph. D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, including completion of an internship in an APA-accredited psychology program.  Applicants who have completed a post-doctoral fellowship in psychology and with hospital-based work experience preferred.  Experience in evaluation and treatment of adolescent eating disordered populations treated by the Center strongly preferred, with special emphasis on individual, family, and group treatment.  Must be license-eligible in the State of Ohio. Board certification through ABPP must be obtained within 5 years of candidate’s start date.  Candidates from minority and diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Akron Children’s is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  Competitive stipend and benefits package are provided.   

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we’ve been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! Children aren’t just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children’s Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today – from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. While we are ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach patients and families in the communities they live.

Akron Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest children’s hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. Akron Children’s is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. 

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own. 

It’s something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You’ll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children’s as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children’s gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Akron is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, minutes south of Cleveland. From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area and Northeast Ohio has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources.

This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres of Metro Parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio is gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries, and has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine!