Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor or Staff Psychologist in Nutrition and Wellness
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 Hospital Medical Center is seeking a pediatric psychologist to join the Nutrition and Wellness Center to support the expansion of our multidisciplinary clinic and outpatient psychotherapy services. The Nutrition and Wellness Center is a collaboration between the Center for Better Health and Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis teams. The teams are multidisciplinary and including a psychologist, physicians, nurses, dieticians, exercise specialists, and social workers.

Responsibilities for this position include: 1) Providing psychosocial assessment and brief evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents presenting with obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and/or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in a multidisciplinary clinic setting; 2) Outpatient individual and family therapy with youth with pediatric chronic conditions and their families, including those noted above.

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 supporting adherence to lifestyle behavior change and broad training in evidence-based treatments of psychological conditions in pediatric psychology. Spanish speaking providers and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to Avani Modi, Ph.D. via Breya.White@cchmc.org. Please reference job # 203756

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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