Pediatric Psychologist - HemOnc​/Bone Marrow Transplant - Levine Children's Hospital

The Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Psychologist to provide evidence-based consultation-liaison, assessment, and intervention services to pediatric patients and their families treated in the Levine Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, with an emphasis on sickle cell disease and blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Our comprehensive hematology/oncology and BMT programs serve a diverse and medically complex population of children and adolescents undergoing treatment for cancer and serious blood disorders. As the region’s only children’s hospital consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report , Levine Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including outpatient and home-based chemotherapy, a rapidly expanding pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant and stem cell transplant program, and a comprehensive sickle cell disease program.

Our center also delivers cutting-edge therapies through developmental therapeutics and targeted radiation treatments, including MIBG therapy, one of few in the region. Care is delivered by a highly integrated interdisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting patients and families from diagnosis through treatment, transplant, recovery, and survivorship. Active participation in investigator-initiated and multi-center clinical research is supported by robust clinical and research infrastructure, advancing innovation in pediatric hematology, oncology, cellular therapy, and sickle cell care.

Psychologists at Levine Children’s also participate in the training of psychology practicum students and other trainees. Clinical research, quality improvement projects, and new program development are encouraged. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct assessments based on clinical interview, presenting information and clinical standards of program.
• Demonstrates ability to formulate an appropriate diagnosis using standards established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
• Collaborates with appropriate guardians to insure effective service delivery.
• Provides clinical supervision of Psychologist I, predoctoral interns and/or graduate practicum students in the practice of psychology.
• Conducts forensic evaluations and provides court testimony as an expert witness when directed.
• Selects, administers, and interprets psychological instruments, including a written report on psychological evaluation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
• Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
• Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate skills and assessment.

Physical Requirements
Works in a patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling of charts and supplies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from, an APA approved training program required; license eligible or currently licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Practicing Psychologists required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Pediatric psychology fellowship training and experience working in pediatric inpatient hospital settings is strongly preferred. Applicants should be licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina prior to employment and are encouraged to pursue PSYPACT licensure.