Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist (Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine)

Department Overview

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The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.

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Function/Duties of Position

• Provide primarily treatment/intervention services for children and their families served by Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Sleep Medicine Clinic (e.g., individual and group CBTi, CPAP desensitization) and multidisciplinary complex care clinics.
• Collaboration and training with the sleep medicine fellowship program, child psychiatry fellows, neurodevelopmental fellows and pediatric residents.
• Involvement with teaching and training programs (postdoctoral fellows; predoctoral psychology interns participating in an American Psychological Association accredited internship program; graduate students in OHSU’s Clinical Psychology PhD program).
• Conduct and/or participate in clinical research that supports the mission of the Division of Pediatric Psychology, the mission of the IDD, and/or the mission of the Department of Pediatrics; and Provide consultation to the community, patients of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and to hospital staff of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. This includes opportunities for research and program development time.
• Position is a hybrid of virtual and face to face clinical care.
• This position is under the supervision of the Chief of Pediatric Psychology, IDD.

The Pediatric Sleep Program

• The pediatric sleep program at Doernbecher Children’s is the busiest and largest in the state of Oregon.
• The team is comprised of four board-certified Pediatric Sleep Medicine physicians with a background in Pediatric Pulmonology and General Pediatrics and two part-time Behavioral Psychologists. We take pride in creating a collaborative multidisciplinary work environment that values the contributions of each individual team member.
• We see the full spectrum of medical and behavioral sleep disorders including medication management of severe insomnia in patient with developmental disorders.
• Our Pediatric Sleep Lab performs about 1,000 pediatric sleep studies annually.

Information about the sleep team: https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/pediatric-pulmonology-and-sleep-medicine-team

Sleep clinic info: https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/pediatric-sleep-disorders

Required Qualifications

• The position of Pediatric Psychologist will hold a Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program and APA-accredited internship with specialization in child psychology and preferably pediatric psychology.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellence in clinical care.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral sleep medicine is preferred. Candidates with background in children with disabilities/special health care needs or pediatric psychology or applied behavioral analysis will also be considered.
• Eligibility for licensure in Oregon.

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.

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