Functional Symptoms and Pain Clinical Child Psychologist

Functional Symptoms and Pain Clinical Child Psychologist

Overview Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated team members who are eager to join this mission. Children’s is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in working with pediatric populations with concerns related to functional symptoms and pain.

This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, if desired. Rank is commensurate with experience. Candidates with a strong background in the application of cognitive behavioral therapy for functional conditions and pain as well as experience within pediatric psychology practices are preferred. The psychologist will work within the Children’s general outpatient clinic, providing evidence‑based interventions in the form of individual, group, and/or family therapy.

Suitable candidates will have a dedication to promoting and offering culturally‑sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy within the Children’s community. Appointments are a mixture of in‑person and telehealth.

• Provide evidence‑based therapy (individual, group, family) for pediatric patients with functional symptoms and pain.
• Collaborate with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, LCSWs, LPCs, and nurse case managers to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other behavioral mental health trainees.
• Balance direct clinical care with administrative duties.

• PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program.
• Completed an APA accredited child internship.
• Expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence‑based treatment approaches.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in Georgia; board certification within hospital timelines.
• Early career or experienced psychologists are welcome.

Additional Details Employment will be in the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three‑part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.

Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

NOTE Position tasks are required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

• Entry level

• Internship

• Health Care Provider

• Higher Education

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