Associate Professor or Staff Psychologist for Eating Disorders, Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children's is seeking an Assistant Professor or Staff Psychologist to join our team serving children and teens with eating disorders in full collaboration with the Division of Adolescent Medicine.

Responsibilities for this position include providing family, individual, and/or group evidenced-based treatment for youth and young adults presenting predominantly with anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorder. They will participate in safe, effective, and compassionate clinical care. The individual can independently perform procedures, collect and analyze clinical data, and make decisions regarding patient care (e.g., initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, and prognosis).

The Eating Disorder Program at Cincinnati Children's is an interdisciplinary, multi-level program serving children, teens, young adults and their families affected by eating disorders. The outpatient program housed within the Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine in partnership with the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, and Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, offers evidence based, coordinated treatment from a group of 10 physicians, 3 psychologists, 2 dietitians, 2 nurse care managers and a psychiatric APRN. Annual new patient volume approached 600 new cases and a medical stabilization unit at the CCHMC Liberty campus provided over 1,000 patient days of inpatient medical care to malnourished patients last year. Outpatient EDO services include medical treatment for complications of weight loss or purging, family therapy, individual therapy, one-on-one dieticianappointments, personalized meal plans and medication management.

The ideal candidate will have completed a doctorate in clinical or school psychology (APA accredited) and be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio. At a minimum, candidates should have experience with evidence-based treatment for eating disorders including family-based treatment (FBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; experience with DBT and ACT would be optimal).

Candidates with postdoctoral training focused on eating disorders are preferred but not required. Additional preferred competencies include: 1.) understands and supports family-centered care, 2.) appreciates cultural differences and tailors treatment interventions to meet associated needs; and 3.) effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Team:
• 147 Psychologists (79 Faculty and 68 Staff Psychologists)
• 6 Psychologists in Integrated Primary Care
• 6 LISW/LPCCs in Integrated Primary Care Community Practices
• 25 Research Faculty consistently bring in $11 million in grant funding last fiscal year

Interested applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation by April 1st, 2024 to Avani Modi Ph.D. via (Breya.White@cchmc.org). Please reference Job #138698

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:
•Doctorate in clinical or school psychology (APA accredited)
•Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
•Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices
•Completion of all required pre-employment activities
•Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility required

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location T

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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