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Position Title

Psychologist- Pediatric Developmental

CDU-Children's Dev

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Psychologist- Pediatric Developmental

The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applications for a Developmental Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism health disorders, spectrum disorder and possibly other childhood mental health 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.

Candidates must have training, experience, and expertise in conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders. They should have previous experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations and experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements include PhD
• Licensure as a Psychologist (LP)
• Must hold a current license from Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)
• Experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the Development Pediatrics field

Benefits and compensation:

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

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 www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry, Provider Recruiter, at ATerry2@kumc.edu or call 816.419.4523

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-50868

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
  
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
  

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