Pediatric Psychologist Specializing in Chronic Pain and Functional Disorders

OverviewThe Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a pediatric psychologist with expertise and interest in treating pediatric pain disorders and other conditions resulting in functional disability. Our growing treatment programs at Primary Children's Hospital provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care and education to address the complex needs of children and adolescents with chronic medical illness throughout the Intermountain West. The PAUSE program (Pain, Autonomic dysfunction, Unexplained Symptoms, Evidence-based care) is a team of professionals developing interdisciplinary diagnostic, treatment, and education services for children and adolescents with functional disability, including postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), other autonomic disorders, long COVID, functional pain syndromes, chronic fatigue, and functional neurological disorders.There are also opportunities for the pediatric psychologist to join our interdisciplinary headache program and/or our motility and colorectal clinics working with patients experiencing pain and functional disability related to gut-brain interaction disorders and overlapping conditions.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with nursing, OT/PT, psychiatry, community- and hospital-based pediatricians, and subspecialty physicians.Implement cognitive-behavioral therapies for chronic pain patients.Identify and treat patients and implement psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic modalities, individually, in groups, and as part of an integrated team to address health-associated functional disability. QualificationsPhD or PsyD from an accredited psychology training program and completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology.Requisite experience including fellowship in health psychology or equivalent hospital-based medical patient experience.Ideal candidate will have experience with pediatric feeding disorders and familiarity with Chronic Pain and Functional disorders.The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track, at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits and AppointmentThe Department and University offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators. LocationSalt Lake City, Utah — a vibrant Intermountain West city with diverse cultural offerings and access to outdoor recreation. How to ApplyInterested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166086. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at lisa.giles@hsc.utah.edu. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust integral to our mission. Additional InformationDepartment: 00848 - Pediatric AdministrationCity: Salt Lake City, UTTrack: Track Dependent on QualificationsClose Date: Open Until FilledRequisition Number: PRN03594FTo apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166555 All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or protected veteran status. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. For a reasonable accommodation for a disability or to address discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. More information is available at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ and oeo.utah.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr