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The Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University seeks a pediatric psychologist to join the division as a Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor in the Clinical Educator line. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology with Board Certification/Eligibility in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology with experience in serious illness or palliative care.

The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicants should hold a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an accredited psychology training program, have completed an APA-approved internship specializing in child clinical or pediatric psychology and be licensed or license-eligible in the state of California.

We expect the successful candidate to participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical care both in person, telehealth, and home visits. Provide evidence-based interventions, including individual and family therapy, to support coping, adjustment, and quality of life for patients and families. Assess goals of care, advance care planning, as well as participate in symptom management. Collaborate with primary psychologists, medical teams, social workers, and other professionals to address psychological suffering in serious illness with integration of coping, crisis intervention, anticipatory grief, and bereavement support. Educate and support healthcare staff regarding psychological issues related to pediatric palliative care. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions. Document clinical assessments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Engage in ongoing professional development activities to maintain expertise in pediatric palliative care and psychology. Participate in academic pursuits such as education, research, quality improvement, leadership, programmatic development, and advocacy.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Pediatrics Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal .

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter with optional diversity statement.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

Assistant Professor: $140,000 – $152,000

Associate Professor: $178,000 – $190,000

Full Professor: $230,000 – $252,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) , including housing assistance (https://fsh.stanford.edu/) , please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For questions, please contact:

Drs. Alexis Morvant and Michelle Brown

Search Chairs

c/o Kalene Hagan (Garcia)

kalene@stanford.edu

To learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://med.stanford.edu/pediatrics.html