Pediatric Psychologist - Integrated Pain & Wellness - NCH-DE (Finance)
Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware is seeking an experienced, evidence-based psychologist to join our Integrated Pain and Wellness team. The pain psychologist will join the Specialty Care Psychology section of the Division of Psychology, which is housed in the Department of Pediatrics.
We are seeking a pediatric psychologist with interest and expertise in providing direct clinical services within the pediatric pain population. The psychologist will work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, specialty nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists in the Integrated Pain and Wellness Program. Common referrals include chronic pain, dysautonomia, amplified pain syndrome and functional pain. There will be opportunities to collaborate with medical teams and attend multidisciplinary meetings.
The psychologist will have opportunities to precept Psychology learners including externs, psychology residents (interns), and/or postdoctoral fellows. Teaching, training, and mentoring are core values in our division and these efforts are supported and encouraged. We practice continuous learning through awareness-enhancing and bias-reduction educational opportunities address health disparities.
The psychologist will participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and other efforts to ensure the sustainability of their service. In addition, there will be opportunities for research. Our division collaborates with our research colleagues in the Nemours Center for Healthcare Delivery Science ( https://www.nemours.org/pediatric-research/area/health-care-delivery-science.html ).
This role involves teaching and presentation of relevant topics to colleagues, trainees, medical staff, and patients. The psychologist will provide staff support and education around family-centered care and psychosocial issues. The psychologist will consult with medical providers and maintain close collaboration with members of multidisciplinary medical teams. In addition, there are opportunities for collaboration with leadership on goals to promote health equity. Academic appointments through Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University are expected and supported.
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
- Internship training from an APA-accredited program in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
- Post-doctoral fellowship training in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
Experience
- Applicants with all levels of post-licensure experience will be considered, with a preference for candidates with a well-rounded experience in pediatric psychology, and specific expertise in pediatric pain.
- Specific expertise in providing culturally-informed care to meet the needs of our most underserved families in our community.
- Bilingual English-Spanish skills are highly valued.
- License-eligible in the state of Delaware by the start of the position.
How to Apply
For confidential consideration, please apply below and send a letter of interest and CV to WLMBH-DMRecruitment@Nemours.org stating "Pain Psychology" in the subject line. Applications are currently being reviewed and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions can be directed to Karen Wohlheiter, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Specialty Care Psychology, at karen.wohlheiter@nemours.org.
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