GI Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

GI Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Location:

US-OR-Portland

Posting Department:
Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)

Posting Salary Range:
Competitive and commensurate with experience. | Posting FTE: 1.00 | Posting

Hours:

Full-time

Posting

Schedule:

Will provide care at both OHSU main campus and possibly West Side/Bethany site.

HR Mission:
School of Medicine | Drug Testable:
Yes

The Division of Pediatric Psychology, in partnership with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University, is recruiting for one full-time pediatric GI psychology postdoctoral fellow.

• Clinical training in the psychological assessment and treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions.
• Treat conditions including inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), celiac disease, disorders of gut-brain interaction (functional GI conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, functional abdominal pain, functional dyspepsia), constipation, rumination, and esophageal disorders.
• Observe, learn and/or implement evidence-based psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy for GI conditions.
• Provide shoulder-to-shoulder care within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clinics (e.g., Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Celiac Disease Clinic, Polyposis Clinic, Bowel Retraining and Constipation Clinic).
• Deliver both in-person and virtual outpatient appointments, with access to patients across Oregon and Southwest Washington, and inpatient consultation at Doernbecher Hospital.
• Participate in ongoing applied research projects and program development within areas of interest, including behavioral/mental health screening in pediatric gastroenterology, IBD-related distress, pediatric-to-adult healthcare transition, and multidisciplinary GI treatment.
• Clinical hours and supervision (individual and group) provided commensurate with licensure in Oregon.
• Engage in career development opportunities through the Division of Pediatric Psychology, IDD, and OHSU, including teaching medical students and residents and offering community-based trainings to parents, patients, and service providers.

• PhD/PsyD in Psychology from an APA-Accredited Doctoral Program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Completion of APA-accredited doctoral internship.
• Residency contract approved by the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners prior to start date.
• Knowledge of development across the lifespan, psychosocial contributors to behavioral health, behavioral intervention, family-based intervention, and effective communication skills.

• Candidates with experience in pediatric psychology and in providing care to patients in a multidisciplinary clinic setting are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience with patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal or chronic medical conditions is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of development across the lifespan, psychosocial contributors to behavioral health, behavioral intervention, family-based intervention, and effective communication skills.

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All are welcome. OHSU values a diverse and culturally competent workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are not discriminated against based on protected class status. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at  or aaeo.

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