Department of Pediatric Behavioral Health & Neurosciences

Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's most distinguished academic medical centers and ranked by U.S. News & World Report announces a search for a Pediatric Psychologist specializing in Autism Assessment in our growing Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatric Behavioral Health and Neurosciences.

Cleveland Clinic Children's and the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatric Behavioral Health and Neurosciences values diversity and aims to create an equitable and inclusive work environment in which all members are respected for their contributions. We believe that a staff of diverse individuals makes us a stronger and more resilient teamand allows us to better meet the varied needs of the patients in the surrounding communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to help us further our mission of caring for our patients in an atmosphere of inclusion and integrity.

Primary Duties: This position will support our growing Center for Autism and other outpatient services. The center provides a range of clinical services for children and their families to include diagnostic evaluation, outpatient therapeutic services, a specialized educational program, and consultation services. The center also has an active clinical research program supported by several federal grants. The primary role for this psychologist will be to provide outpatient evaluation and consultation with potential for some outpatient treatment.

Other Opportunities: There are opportunities to actively participate in research and program development / leadership as we continue to grow. This psychologist may also participate in supervising master's level providers. There are also opportunities for program development and integration of clinical and quality improvement research.

Being a staff psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic also offers opportunities in program development and implementation, and opportunities for teaching learners from a variety of health disciplines. Staff may also participate in our Psychology Fellowship Program and our APA-accredited Psychology Residency Program.

Faculty Appointment: Employment at the Cleveland Clinic allows for opportunities in research and professional development. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience is available at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Board Certification via the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), which is required to advance from Associate Staff to Full Staff, is fully supported and funded by the Cleveland Clinic Children's Institute.

Qualifications: Doctorate in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, with APA approved internship, licensure in Ohio and at least one year of post-doctoral experience in a clinical child or pediatric psychology setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the implementation of evidenced-based intervention approaches with individuals and families.

Benefits: These dynamic positions command a competitive salary enhanced by a very attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage: vacation, parental leave, holidays and CME time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Academic appointments through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
• Research support from our biostatistics department
• Numerous strong professional development opportunities
• Collegial work environment working with interdisciplinary teams
• Relocation expenses for applicable candidates

Cleveland Clinic Children's is consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the nation and is ranked in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Cleveland Clinic Children's is a tertiary and quaternary referral hospital on the Cleveland Clinic main campus with more than 350 physicians in 55 pediatric medical and surgical specialties providing over 1 million outpatient visits, 20,000+ in-patient admissions, 12,700 surgeries, and accepting over 1,600 transports per year from around the nation and globe. Cleveland Clinic Children's has 429 in-patient pediatric beds in its network including its quaternary children's hospital on the main campus, our free-standing Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation, 2 other satellite hospitals across Northeast Ohio, and 43 outpatient clinics.

Please review our Division website: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/pediatrics/departments/behavioral-health

Interested Candidates are to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references to Division chair Dr. Benore (benoree@ccf.org) and physician recruiter Jennifer Friedler (friedlj@ccf.org) or Click Here to Apply.

Ethan Benore, Ph.D., BCB, ABPP (he/him)

Chair, Division of Pediatric Psychology in the Department of Pediatric Behavioral Health and Neurosciences

Interim Program Director, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology

Clinical Director, Pediatric PainRehabilitation Program

Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/about/community/diversity

Cleveland Clinic is proud to be a smoke/drug free environment.

• More than 300 pediatric medical and surgical specialists staffing the ~400 inpatient beds and 50 outpatient clinics forming the Cleveland Clinic Children's network, providing over 1 million outpatient visits, 20,000 hospital admissions, over 12,000 surgeries, and accepting over 1,400 hospital transfers per year.
  
• More than 100 pediatric physicians are recognized annually as being among the "Best Doctors in America."
  

Cleveland Clinic has been named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023.

Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integratediversity and inclusionthroughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences; they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Smoke/drug free environment.

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