Lifespan Physician Group (LPG): Hasbro Children’s Hospital, affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, has an opening for a pediatric psychologist with expertise in Eating Disorders to join our Behavioral Health team, including the opportunity for a Brown University Clinical Faculty appointment. Candidates must have completed doctoral training and clinical internship from APA-Accredited programs.

About the Job:

Join the well-established, interdisciplinary Adolescent Medicine Eating Disorders Program in providing family-based care in the outpatient setting.
Implement screening, assessment, and brief evidence-based individual, family, and group interventions for children & adolescents with a range of eating and feeding disorders.
Combine clinical service in the Eating Disorders Program with consultation in the Child Psychiatry outpatient clinic, treating youth and families with a range of medical and behavioral health concerns including (but not necessarily exclusively) eating disorders.
Participate in program development and training/supervision of pediatric, psychology, and psychiatry students, residents, and fellows, including opportunities for consultation and peer supervision with colleagues.

About You:

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Child Psychology or substantial child training and clinical experience working with patients with eating disorders.
Licensed or license-eligible in Rhode Island.
Experience with/desire to work in an academic medical setting using a team-based approach.
Interest in eating disorder program development.
Personal qualities that might be a good fit in this role include compassion, a good sense of humor, collaborative problem-solving skills, and a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality.

About the Details:

Diverse patient population in the largest pediatric eating disorder outpatient program in RI.
Dynamic leadership team that values work-life balance.
EPIC electronic medical record system.
Excellent benefits, including:
1. Competitive base salary + RVUs with additional income potential.
2. $2,000 Professional allowance (license, CEs) + 5 days professional development time.
3. 4 weeks’ vacation, 5 sick days.
4. 401k with 6% match (after 1 year of employment, 3-year vesting).

About Lifespan:

With 750+ providers Lifespan Physician Group offers a multitude of services. We are proud of our Behavioral Health Services which offer our community a full range of assessment and treatment options to address the mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that occur throughout life. Our programs encompass a comprehensive view of mental health that includes and integrates the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of care. Our team works collaboratively to evaluate patients and provide the comprehensive, evidence-based treatment they need.

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Pediatric Psychologist for Behavioral Health/Eating Disorders--Brown Univ. Faculty Appointment