Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Apply for the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist role at Emory University.

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the academic community’s excellence.

The Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health Center is growing rapidly and seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in evidence‑based family therapy. The position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine. Candidates with expertise in adolescent family therapy, parent‑child relationships, disruptive behavior, functional conditions, psychosis, acute mood disorders, and comorbid autism are preferred.

• Provide evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy in the general outpatient clinic.
• Deliver culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental‑health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental‑health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), and nurse case managers to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Participate in training psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows, as well as other behavioral mental‑health trainees.
• Contribute to program development across acute clinical care settings.

• 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 licensed‑eligible in Georgia prior to employment; must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.
• Early career and experienced psychologists are encouraged to apply.

This full‑time position is split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Employment will be in the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

NOTE:

The role requires in‑person work at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Emory complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and applicable regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. For equity and civil rights inquiries, contact the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance.

For disability accommodations, contact the Department of Accessibility Services.