The fellow will be expected to take a leadership role on a child and adolescent inpatient medical and rehabilitation unit, working with hospitalized patients experiencing a variety of physical traumas, chronic conditions, and/or health crises. Typical lengths of stay range from a few weeks to a few months. The postdoctoral fellow in this position will be expected to provide direct service to children, adolescents and their families, including individual and family therapy, group therapy, interventions for behavior management, procedural support and pain management, and coping with the stresses associated with their illness. The fellow will also participate in program development, staff education, and participate in supervision with psychology trainees. Collaboration with our multidisciplinary treatment teams is an essential component of this fellowship. Although the position is primarily clinical, there are opportunities to participate in research.
The position is one year in duration, with supervision provided by faculty. Benefits include a competitive postdoctoral salary, health/dental/vision/life insurance, free parking, separate funds for conferences, and 4-5 weeks of sick/vacation time. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their doctoral degree, have completed training in child/pediatric psychology, and have an interest in a career working with children, adolescents and families in a hospital setting.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references by email, fax or mail to Dr. Harriette Wimms, Director of Inpatient Psychology, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, 1708 West Rogers Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209, email: hwimms@mwph.org, Fax: 410-367-4197. Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or gender.
Kenneth Gelfand, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Director of Psychology, West Rogers
Director of Internship Training
Senior Psychologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Medical System
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
1708 West Rogers Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-578-5324
