Psychologist - Pediatrics Behavioral

Position Summary

Career Interest :

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a Behavioral Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for providing care to pediatric patients with common behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence such as internalizing and externalizing disorders.

This role includes teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting.

Participation in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations is also required.

The ideal candidate should have training and experience in Young Child Mental Health, evaluation and treatment of severe mental illness in children and adolescence, dialectical behavior therapy, young child behavior management, screening and treatment for suicide and self-harm in children.

This candidate will have obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Children, and be a licensed psychologist (LP), additionally candidates must hold a current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or be license eligible.

About The University of Kansas Hospital :

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City :

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.

Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities.

It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center.

Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact :

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Job Requisition ID : R-38539

R-38539