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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Childrens Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Division of Neurology at Childrens Mercy Kansas City is recruiting for a pediatric neuropsychologist. Primary responsibilities include assessment of patients referred by the division of neurology, which includes our comprehensive epilepsy surgery program. The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers multidisciplinary clinical support to pediatric patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Our program is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level IV Center, the highest obtainable level in epileptic care. Other responsibilities will include assessing patients referred from the divisions of neurosurgery, hematology/oncology, and rehabilitation medicine for a variety of conditions as well as patients referred from the division of cardiology through the cardiac neurodevelopmental program. Opportunities for developing other collaborations are also available.

The position includes teaching and supervising students in the hospitals pediatric medical residency and Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology member postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. We encourage faculty to engage in scholarly activity, including participation in ongoing research, initiating new research endeavors, and program development. The position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have completed two years of postdoctoral training in neuropsychology, adhering to Houston Conference Guidelines, a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, pediatric psychology, or child clinical psychology, have experience working on multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams, and eligibility for licensure in Missouri and Kansas.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Candidates at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Applications should include a cover letter and current CV. Please apply using link above or send to

At Childrens Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

Additionally, its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Childrens Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.