Pediatric Clinical Psychologist Job Opening

Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

Full - Time

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago has an opening for a full-time pediatric clinical psychologist. Start date is negotiable, as early as July 7, 2014. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, completed postdoctoral training, and have or be eligible for Illinois state licensure. Position comprises of clinical and research responsibilities. Clinical responsibilities (50% time) include outpatient and inpatient consultation and liaison services to children and adolescents with cleft lip and palate, spinal cord dysfunctions, and orthopedic conditions, collaboration with medical treatment teams, and supervision of externs and postdoctoral fellows. Research responsibilities (50% time) include data analyses and manuscript preparation on grant-funded studies in pediatric spinal cord dysfunctions and opportunities for pursuing independent research. Experience and/or training in consultation-liaison services, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advanced statistical techniques are required. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health care system with locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The staff at our 22 hospitals is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, conducting innovative research, and offering outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago is located near the historic Oak Park neighborhood.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should e-mail / fax curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and statement of clinical and research interests to Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., Director of Psychology, kzebracki@shrinenet.org or773/385-5488.  Shriners Hospitals for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, drug/smoke free environment.