PEDIATRIC PAIN PSYCHOLOGIST

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a pediatric pain psychologist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest.  Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure or clinical track) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Pediatric Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics.

The Division of Pediatric Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics has an established history of scholarship and clinical service. Clinical services provided within Pediatric Psychology include evaluation and brief therapy for health-related adjustment for a wide range of chronic health conditions, applied behavior analysis and treatment, and neuropsychological assessment. The selected individual will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams providing evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with a wide array of pain concerns served through the Pediatric Comprehensive Pain, Multidisciplinary Headache, and Abdominal Pain Clinics. Pediatric Psychology is also currently involved in Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Eosinophilic, Feeding, Cardiology, NICU, and Behavior clinics with plans for expansion of services. Opportunities for cross departmental collaboration, education, research, and expansion of outpatient services and development of inpatient consultation. The position also includes supervision of psychology practicum students and postdoctoral fellows as available.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked No. 44 in research in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report listing of “Best Graduate Schools,” and it is ranked No. 23 in National Institutes of Health funding among public institutions by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is currently ranked No. 25 in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide.

The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics comprises the medical staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians. For its 2023-24 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in six pediatric specialties: neonatology, diabetes and endocrinology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology.

For more information contact:

Linda Cooper-Brown, PhD

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

Interim Director of Psychology

[email protected]

Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Must hold a PhD or PsyD degree in Psychology from an APA accredited doctoral program

Successful completion of an APA accredited internship and postdoctoral residency

License or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa

Health Service Provider or eligible for Health Service Provider in the State of Iowa

Experience treating children with chronic conditions and their families

Experience as a member of an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team

Outpatient and inpatient experience in a hospital/medical center

Expertise in evidence-based intervention for youth with health conditions

Clinical experience in Pediatric Psychology in an academic medical setting

Demonstrated excellence in research and clinical care

Clinical teaching of students across a variety of disciplines

Evidence of scholarly activity

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skill

Demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment

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