Pediatric Psychologist
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
Overview
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invite interested applicants for a faculty position (open rank) in the Section of Psychology. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and bone marrow transplant programs. Aflac Psychology is a valued Section of the Center with 11 faculty psychologists and neuropsychologists, two psychometrists, up to three postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students who engage in patient care and clinical research in the areas of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant.
About the Center
Our oncology program cares for more than 500 new cancer cases per year and represents the pediatric arm of Emory’s NCI‑designated Winship Cancer Center.
We have the largest pediatric hematology program in the country, including 2000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and one of the four largest pediatric oncology programs in the country.
Our blood and marrow transplantation program performs an average of 80 transplants annually.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area—serves a population of nearly 6 million people, providing a strong basis for clinical programs in rare disorders.
Responsibilities
This full‑time faculty Pediatric Psychologist will join a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric neuropsychology, psychology, hematology and oncology providers, advance practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, and hospital‑based teachers. The position includes:
80 % of the time dedicated to patient care and 20 % to research (reduction in clinical responsibilities possible for candidates with a strong record of scholarship and extramural funding).
Provision of clinical assessment, brief intervention, consultation‑liaison services, and outpatient therapy services to children and adolescents with health concerns across pediatric hematology/oncology.
Interdisciplinary care including clinic evaluations, treatment planning, liaising with medical colleagues, and education.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary family support team (social work, child‑life, music therapy, chaplaincy services, hospital‑based teachers) for comprehensive psychosocial care.
Participation in medical rounds, weekly team meetings, and family care conferences as required.
Opportunities to participate in clinical research activities and program development.
Provision of training and supervision to psychology graduate students, interns, and fellows.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA‑accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited internship.
Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship with a specific focus in pediatric psychology.
Currently licensed as a psychologist or license‑eligible to practice in Georgia.
Eligible to obtain board certification within seven years of being hired.
Preference will be given to candidates with related pediatric hematology/oncology experience and/or board certification (ABPP).
Additional Details
Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404‑727‑9867 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404‑727‑9877 (Voice) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invite interested applicants for a faculty position (open rank) in the Section of Psychology. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and bone marrow transplant programs. Aflac Psychology is a valued Section of the Center with 11 faculty psychologists and neuropsychologists, two psychometrists, up to three postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students who engage in patient care and clinical research in the areas of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant.
About the Center
Our oncology program cares for more than 500 new cancer cases per year and represents the pediatric arm of Emory’s NCI‑designated Winship Cancer Center.
We have the largest pediatric hematology program in the country, including 2000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and one of the four largest pediatric oncology programs in the country.
Our blood and marrow transplantation program performs an average of 80 transplants annually.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area—serves a population of nearly 6 million people, providing a strong basis for clinical programs in rare disorders.
Responsibilities
This full‑time faculty Pediatric Psychologist will join a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric neuropsychology, psychology, hematology and oncology providers, advance practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, and hospital‑based teachers. The position includes:
80 % of the time dedicated to patient care and 20 % to research (reduction in clinical responsibilities possible for candidates with a strong record of scholarship and extramural funding).
Provision of clinical assessment, brief intervention, consultation‑liaison services, and outpatient therapy services to children and adolescents with health concerns across pediatric hematology/oncology.
Interdisciplinary care including clinic evaluations, treatment planning, liaising with medical colleagues, and education.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary family support team (social work, child‑life, music therapy, chaplaincy services, hospital‑based teachers) for comprehensive psychosocial care.
Participation in medical rounds, weekly team meetings, and family care conferences as required.
Opportunities to participate in clinical research activities and program development.
Provision of training and supervision to psychology graduate students, interns, and fellows.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA‑accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited internship.
Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship with a specific focus in pediatric psychology.
Currently licensed as a psychologist or license‑eligible to practice in Georgia.
Eligible to obtain board certification within seven years of being hired.
Preference will be given to candidates with related pediatric hematology/oncology experience and/or board certification (ABPP).
Additional Details
Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404‑727‑9867 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404‑727‑9877 (Voice) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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