Clinical Psychologist/Pediatric Psychologist - Solid Organ Transplant (Liver & Kidney)
Therapy and assessment only in this state.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Children's Mercy KC as a Pediatric Psychologist – Transplant Center in United States. Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team?
Key Responsibilities
- will serve patients and families through the entire process of transplantation beginning when the need for transplantation and/or dialysis is identified and following them post-transplantation.
- provide back-up support to our heart transplant psychologist.
- provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond.
Requirements
- accredited internship and/or post
Benefits & Compensation
- Candidates at all levels of experience will be considered.
- Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV, or send to physicianjobs@cmh.
- edu With any questions or for more information, please contact: Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD Associate Division Director - Psychology Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health mldreyer@cmh.
- edu For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Children's Mercy KC as a Pediatric Psychologist – Transplant Center.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Children's Mercy KC is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric psychology, Clinical psychology, Solid organ transplant, Inpatient consultation, Outpatient therapy, Psychological testing, Evidence-based interventions, Multidisciplinary care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The psychologist will provide specialized care for pediatric patients undergoing liver and kidney transplants, including pre-transplant evaluations and post-transplant support. Additionally, the role involves inpatient consultation, outpatient therapy, and participation in multidisciplinary care con...
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Benefits Package, Academic Appointment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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