Mood Dysregulation 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.

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 and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission.

Children’s is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in serving adolescents with mood disorders, suicidality, and self-injury behaviors. The psychologist will work within the Children’s outpatient clinic. 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 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy within acute populations 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 as well fostering belonging within the Children’s community. Appointments are a mixture of in-person and telehealth. Candidates with expertise in adolescent family therapy or in treating functional conditions, psychosis, acute mood disorders, or anxiety/depression/disruptive behavior that is comorbid with autism are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position, with split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. Additionally, applicants must have expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.

Children’s strives to meet the healthcare needs of all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status and insurance coverage

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. This role includes delivering services in-person and via telehealth, and collaborating with the broader care team to support adolescents with mood disorders, suicidality, and self-injury behaviors. Participation in program development, quality improvement, and scholarly activities is encouraged as appropriate.

• PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA accredited program with APA-accredited child internship completed
• Experience in serving adolescents with mood disorders, suicidality, and self-injury behaviors
• Expertise in evidence-based treatment approaches for children and adolescents
• Eligible or licensed to practice in Georgia prior to employment; board certification within hospital timelines
• Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy within acute populations is preferred
• Ability to provide culturally-sensitive and inclusive therapy; commitment to fostering belonging within the Children’s community

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is 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.

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