Clinical Psychologist (Child) - High Acuity Programs/Medical and Psychiatric Complexity

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Children’s Mercy Kansas City is launching new programs to treat youth with medical/psychiatric or complex neurobehavioral treatment needs, including a partial hospitalization program (phased opening began in August of 2025) and a medical/surgical inpatient unit (planned opening February 2026). The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health is recruiting a clinical psychologist to join a robust interdisciplinary team which includes clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, BCBAs, pediatricians, licensed clinical social workers, nurses, dieticians, child life specialists, art/music therapists, and teachers, and support staff, including a care coordinator/discharge planner.

We are recruiting a psychologist to support the high acuity programs including the partial hospitalization program and step-down care. Ideal candidates will have training and/or experience with youth who have both medical and psychiatric presenting concerns, and/or neurodevelopmental/genetic disorders. Experience conducting diagnostic interviews, delivering individual, family, and group treatments, and conducting targeted psychological testing is desired.

This position will include teaching in the hospital’s pediatric medical and psychology training programs. It will also include protected academic time for service, research, and other scholarly activities. Faculty mentoring is provided for all new faculty members and additional support is available for those interested in clinical scholarship (e.g., program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives). This position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri‑Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, or related field
• Completion of an APA‑accredited internship and/or postdoctoral fellowship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study
• Eligibility for clinical psychology licensure in Missouri and Kansas

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institution’s Mental and Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 60 psychologists, 6 developmental pediatricians, 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists, master’s and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts, other research and pediatrics faculty, and allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered.

Immunization Requirements & Safety Policy. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees. New employees must be vaccinated if found non‑immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or lack evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply immunization records as proof. Concerns about receiving these vaccines can be further discussed with Human Resources.

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Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families.