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    "description": "<h2>Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!</h2>\n<p>Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.</p>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recruiting psychologists at all levels of experience or rank to join our team and expand access to mental and behavioral health care to the youth of our region.  Our pediatric psychology team provides care to patients across 31+ integrated programs (and growing!). </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are recruiting psychologists who are skilled in working with youth with medical complexity and within multidisciplinary teams across outpatient and inpatient settings. Experience conducting targeted outpatient consultations, brief evidence-based interventions, pre-surgical evaluations, inpatient consultation/liaison, multidisciplinary care conferences, and targeted evaluation is desired. We are recruiting multiple psychologists and welcome conversations with interested candidates about how your interests and experiences may line up with our opportunities.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting psychologists with expertise or interest in the following areas of practice: </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Inpatient consultation/liaison, including on our medical surgical unit for youth with medical and behavioral health needs</li>\n <li>Partial hospitalization program, including stepdown care programs</li>\n <li>Allergy/Immunology-Food Allergy</li>\n <li>Cardiology</li>\n <li>Hematology/Oncology</li>\n <li>Integrated Primary Care</li>\n <li>Solid Organ Transplant</li>\n <li>Neuropsychology</li>\n <li>Critical Care Medicine</li>\n <li>Sleep Medicine</li>\n <li>Surgical subspecialties (Gynecology, Cochlear implant/Otology, Urology)</li>\n <li>Weight Management</li>\n <li>Assessment and consultation for youth in the foster care system</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note we have open positions in clinical child psychology, including diagnostic assessment (general, autism), in our ADHD and Eating Disorder clinics, and for parent-management training/interventions for disruptive behaviors.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition, we are recruiting clinical psychologists for our regional locations, including Wichita, KS.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>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 to all new faculty members, with additional support 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Applicants must have:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, clinical child psychology, or related field</li>\n <li>Completion of an APA-accredited internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship with clinical child and adolescent psychology as a major area of study</li>\n <li>Eligibility for clinical psychology licensure in Missouri and Kansas</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>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</strong> Illuminate: Lighting the Path Forward for Mental Health | Children's Mercy.  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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV, or send to [email protected]</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>With any questions or for more information, please contact:</p>\n<p>Meredith Dreyer Gillette, PhD</p>\n<p>Associate Division Director - Psychology</p>\n<p>Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health</p>\n<p>[email protected]</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.</em></p>\n<h2>EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.</p>",
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