Clinical Child or Pediatric Psychologist – Sleep Medicine

We are recruiting a psychologist with expertise in behavioral sleep medicine.  This position will include screening, assessment, and evidence-based intervention, providing short-term interventions for youth cared for in the Children’s Mercy Sleep Disorders Program, the only pediatric program in the region accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  The sleep psychologist will collaborate with a robust team of sleep medicine physicians, advance practice providers, respiratory therapists, and sleep technicians within the Division of Allergy, Immunology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine to provide multidisciplinary care.  The sleep psychologist will provide behavioral sleep interventions, collaborate with other care providers to address CPAP adherence, and participate in complex medical clinics such as narcolepsy, cataplexy, and parasomnias. This position will include a strong teaching component that includes both psychology and medical trainees.

This position includes protected academic time for service, research, and other scholarly activities.  Faculty mentoring and hospital-wide educational programs are available for those interested in clinical scholarship (e.g., program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives).  This position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.  We are recruiting at all levels of experience.

Applicants for the clinical psychology positions must have:

• A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, or clinical child psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study
• Relevant experience
• Eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas, including required postdoctoral experience

Please apply with a cover letter and your CV using link below or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/30546/clinical-psychologist-phd/job

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institution’s Mental and Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.  We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 50 psychologists, 7 developmental pediatricians, 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists, master’s and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts, and other allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond.  This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please contact Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD with any questions or for more information:

Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD

Section Chief, Pediatric Psychology - Ambulatory

Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health

mldreyer@cmh.edu

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

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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