Pediatric Psychologist- Chronic Pain Program

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.

The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute 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.

The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist with experience in treating behavioral health needs in children and adolescents with Chronic Pain as a member of our multidisciplinary Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic. This position will be primarily outpatient and will work closely with medical team members on our Chronic Pain Team including pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, and social work.

The Pediatric Chronic Pain team at CHOA treats a diverse population of patients (e.g. racially, ethnically, geographically, and gender-diverse). A portion of the psychologist’s time will be spent conducting multidisciplinary evaluations of patients experiencing chronic pain due to a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal pain, inflammatory pain, abdominal pain, hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and chronic headache.

The psychologist will also carry a caseload of outpatient therapy patients for psychological treatment of chronic pain and associated distress. Opportunity to incorporate biofeedback into treatment is available, and we support both in-person and telemedicine treatment. The ideal psychologist will have experience with multidisciplinary treatment, diagnostic interviewing, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions, pediatric hypnosis, and behavioral parent training for medically complex youth.

A candidate who has completed a postdoctoral fellowship and/or has prior work experience in pediatric chronic pain is strongly preferred. Opportunities for development of groups or other clinical programming is available and supported by the Pediatric Chronic Pain team. Research opportunities are also available and encouraged for candidates interested in development or collaboration on research projects.

We are seeking individuals interested in joining a dedicated team of professionals providing the highest quality care to children with pediatric pain conditions. This team includes two pediatric psychologists within the Pain Program. Within the Children’s system, there are 25+ other Pediatric Psychologists across various disciplines. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral externs, doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees.

Opportunities for clinical research and program development across our clinical care settings are supported. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Emory University School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Provide outpatient psychological treatment for children and adolescents with chronic pain as part of the multidisciplinary Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic.
• Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations of patients experiencing chronic pain, collaborating with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, and social workers.
• Participate in diagnostic interviewing, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions, pediatric hypnosis, and behavioral parent training for medically complex youth.
• Explore and incorporate biofeedback into treatment when available; offer in-person and telemedicine services.
• Develop and contribute to clinical programming and groups; engage in research opportunities and collaboration as available.
• Support training and supervision of psychology externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows within the department.

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. from an APA/CPA accredited program; completed APA…