Psychologist - Autism Center

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce - one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital has something different that's hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors.

You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you're here, you know you're home.

The Division of Pediatric Psychology at Akron Children's Hospital (ACH) is recruiting for a pediatric/child clinical psychologist to join our growing Autism Center team. The newly expanded Autism Center is a joint initiative between the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Neuro Developmental Science Center, a unique model that emphasizes interprofessional collaboration in advancing clinical care to children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The primary role of the psychologist will be conducting evaluations with the Autism Diagnostic Clinic (ADC) service. The interdisciplinary ADC evaluates a wide range of patients, from toddlers through older adolescents. The team includes clinical psychologists, psychometrics, speech language pathologists, and developmental pediatricians. Mental health therapists, ABA therapists, and ABA behavior technicians also provide individual and group intervention services.

Opportunities for engagement in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research are robust. Research support is available through protected time, close collaboration with the Research Institute to provide research coordination and statistical support, and additional funding for travel to present research at national and international conferences. Research mentorship and peer collaboration opportunities are also readily available resources.

Training and supervision opportunities are also available. Akron Children's Hospital has a robust externship program in close collaboration with several area universities, a newly developed Pediatric Psychology Internship Program, and an established Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program. Psychologists also work closely with pediatric residents and fellows training in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry, and several medical subspecialties to provide interprofessional education.

Opportunities to teach medical students through collaboration with Northeast Ohio Medical University is also available. Educational and mentorship support is available for new supervisors and those looking to enhance their educator skills.

Requirements include a doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.

D.) in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program, completion of an APA-accredited internship (child or pediatric emphasis preferred), license eligibility in the State of Ohio, and a strong interest in the practice of evidence-based pediatric psychology.

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

This opportunity offers:

Attractive guaranteed base salary
Starting Bonus
Quality Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Occurrence based malpractice
Relocation assistance
Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Hospital Overview

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making iteasier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital isthe largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discover for more than 130 years!…