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Position Information

School/College

School of Medicine

Title

Heersink School of Medicine–Open Rank-Pediatric Hematology and Oncology–Clinical Psychologist

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Rank

Open Rank

Tenure Status

Open Tenure

Payroll Status

Faculty 12

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) and the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation is seeking applicants for a pediatric psychologist to join our team. The position carries appointments in the Department of Pediatrics at UAB HSOM, with faculty line and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Clinical responsibilities will include the provision of evidence-based psychological intervention services such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and behavioral interventions to support patient coping and adjustment as well as treatment adherence. Integration into our multidisciplinary teams will be a central part of the position, including participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and rounds, and collaboration and coordination of care within the medical setting. Clinical populations served include infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and other hematological disorders, with a particular emphasis on supporting patients in our Sickle Cell Disease Clinic.

The psychologist will also work closely with the division’s pediatric psychologist/neuropsychologists, educational specialists, and the interdisciplinary psychosocial support team in the Hope and Cope Psychosocial Education Program. Opportunities to supervise psychology trainees within our APA-Accredited PhD doctoral program and internship, support psychosocial program development, and participate in clinical research are also encouraged.

At Children’s of Alabama, it is our vision to be nationally recognized as a comprehensive regional and national pediatric healthcare center providing one class of excellent patient care through innovative and proven clinical care, education and research. COA is a national and global leader in pediatric clinical care, research, education, community and population health, and advocacy. In the 2022-2023 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, COA was ranked #1 in the Southeast Region.

Positions offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Required Qualifications

PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F2654P

Open Date

06/02/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)