The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology (BMCP) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking a psychologist to join the Pediatric Sleep Center at CCHMC (https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/sleep). Our faculty includes board-certified sleep specialists including psychologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, otolaryngologists, and an advance practice nurse (https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/sleep/team). Program growth has created the opportunity to expand our clinical faculty. The full-time pediatric psychologist will work in a multidisciplinary setting and provide evidence-based evaluation, consultation and treatment to pediatric patients with complex sleep disorders.

Responsibilities for this position include providing outpatient behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) assessment and treatment for children referred to the Sleep Center with a range of clinical concerns including insomnia, parasomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and sleep disordered breathing. There are also academic and publication opportunities available if applicant is interested.

The ideal candidate will have completed a doctorate in clinical or school psychology (APA accredited), be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio and through PsyPACT, and completed postdoctoral training focused on child clinical/pediatric psychology. Formal BSM training is preferred. Our robust BSM training program and faculty are able to support junior faculty gaining competency in behavioral sleep medicine. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent

• Unrestricted licensed physician

• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

• Completion of all required pre-employment activitie

• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility

• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

Preferred:

• Board certification

Unique Skills:

• Prioritization

Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

• Development

Knowledge of growth and development

• Family-centered care

Understands and support family-centered care

• Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty area

• Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

• Training - Basic

Knowledge of basic training methods and technique

• Diversity Appreciation

Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

• Organization

Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

• Communication - Advanced

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Patient Care

Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education.

• Analysis - Basic

Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendation

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