Pediatric Psychologist

About the role

The Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders (LDMFI) at Nemours Children’s Hospital – Delaware is seeking an experienced, evidence-based Hematology/Oncology psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services within the pediatric Hematology/Oncology population, including both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collaborate with medical teams and attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support patients and families coping with medical illnesses and provide support for end-of-life care.
• Work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, specialty nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Serve as preceptors for externs, residents, and fellows in our Psychology Training Programs and pediatric medical residents on their Mental Health rotations.
• Engage in teaching, training, and mentoring efforts.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and other efforts to ensure the sustainability of psychosocial services.
• Opportunities for research, collaborating with Nemours Center for Healthcare Delivery Science.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
• Internship training from an APA-accredited program in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
• Post-doctoral fellowship training in clinical child or pediatric psychology with preference for Hematology/Oncology focused fellowship.
• Licensure-eligible in the state of Delaware by the start of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing evidence-based interventions for patients and families coping with medical illnesses.
• Ability to support end-of-life care as needed.
• Strong collaboration skills with medical teams and multidisciplinary groups.
• Effective teaching, training, and mentoring abilities.
• Interest and expertise in Hematology/Oncology.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Knowledge of pediatric oncology and hematology.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans.
• Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Faculty appointment at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Pay

Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical responsibilities and teaching commitments.