Pediatric Psychology Fellowships, Jacksonville, Fla.
Program Overview
The Division of Psychology at 无码专区 Children鈥檚 Health, Jacksonville is offering two postdoctoral fellowships beginning in August or September. Positions are open to graduates from American Psychological Association-approved doctoral programs who will have completed their internship training and all degree requirements by the start of fellowship.
The 无码专区 Children's Division of Psychology includes 10 pediatric psychologists, 2 neuropsychologists, and 3 research psychologists. The Division of Psychology is part of the Department of Pediatrics and works closely with the Divisions of Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology, Anesthesiology and Pulmonology. 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville operates in three locations in the greater Jacksonville area and is partnered with Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital, an inpatient pediatric hospital for consultation-liaison services. 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville has developed a first of its kind Animal Assisted Therapy program (ADAPT) incorporating dogs and mini horses into our therapy sessions with providers who have earned post graduate certification.
The 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville downtown location is on the banks of the St. John鈥檚 River and 20 minutes from the Atlantic beaches. Jacksonville is a vibrant city (population >1 million) in the northeast corner of Florida. Jacksonville boasts several unique and affordable neighborhoods perfectly suited for young professionals, couples and families. It operates the largest urban park system in the country. Jacksonville offers a multitude of dining, cultural and nightlife options, and hosts seven professional sports teams. Jacksonville is located within easy access to many diverse nature and wildlife settings for hiking, canoeing, camping and other outdoor activities.
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Positions
Interested applicants may apply to one or both positions:
Pediatric Psychology 鈥 Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Consultation-Liaison
The fellow will provide services within a multidisciplinary program for youth with a wide range of diagnoses such as brain tumor, bone tumors, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and patients who are in remission from cancer. This position will include inpatient consultation and liaison, outpatient therapy, and neurocognitive testing with these patient populations. The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in a monthly comprehensive neuro-oncology clinic, in addition to multidisciplinary psychosocial rounds and tumor board. Participation in one or more minor rotations will provide additional training experience.
Pediatric Psychology聽鈥 Pain Psychology, Consultation-Liaison
The fellow will conduct outpatient clinical work treating youth with a wide range of chronic pain conditions including (but not limited to) headaches, abdominal pain, post-concussive syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome, autonomic disorders, and generalized pain. 无码专区 Children鈥檚 Health, Jacksonville currently offers families integrated, multidisciplinary pain treatment via the following programs: Gut-Brain Clinic, Headache Clinic, and the Integrated Pain and Wellness Clinic. Clinical activities will include interdisciplinary intake evaluations, outpatient therapy with a focus on cognitive behavioral, acceptance, and family systems approaches, and collaboration with schools and other providers. Fellows will also provide inpatient consultation-liaison services focused on pain management. Participation in one or more minor rotations will provide additional training experience.
Both positions will include outpatient care as well as inpatient medical consultation/liaison at Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital (in specialty areas as well as with other pediatric populations). Each fellow will also have additional minor rotations, which may include training in sleep medicine or endocrinology. Fellowships are 1 year in duration, with the potential offer of a second year.
In addition to their primary training experiences, fellows participate in 无码专区 enterprise-wide (FL and DE) didactic seminars spanning topics such as professional development, case presentations, self-care, clinical and research supervision, and research and scholarly inquiry. Fellows will participate actively in diversity and cultural humility seminars across the enterprise. Additional opportunities to engage in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism activities are also available and encouraged. There is also the opportunity to participate in a variety of continuing education activities.
Salary & Benefits
Salary
$66,232听听听听
Benefits
- 20 days of paid time off
- Five education days
- One day of volunteer time off
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental
- Malpractice insurance
- Employee resources for living
- Free parking on site
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an educational stipend for conferences, workshops and licensure study materials.
About 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville
Located downtown on the beautiful St. Johns River, 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville is an outpatient pediatric clinic that provides specialized care for children in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia and beyond. We also see patients at the adjacent Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital.
Premier Pediatric Collaboration
Your consultation/liaison training is provided through a seamless, time-tested affiliation between 无码专区 Children's Health, Jacksonville and . Wolfson is the only tertiary referral children鈥檚 hospital in the Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia region. The 250-bed facility is staffed by 无码专区 attendings in all pediatric specialties.
Medical residency training is provided through affiliations with the University of Florida, Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Fellowships are also offered in the following medical specialties: Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Orthopedics and Anesthesiology.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you鈥檙e looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, 无码专区 offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.聽
Core Training Faculty
Shana Boyle, PhD
University of Florida, 2014
Dr. Boyle serves as the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Director at 无码专区 Children鈥檚 Health, Jacksonville, Section Chief of Pediatric Psychology at Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital, and Team Psychologist for Snyder Family Cleft and Craniofacial Center. Dr. Boyle specializes in psychological evaluation and treatment of children with GI conditions, cleft and craniofacial disorders, and tic disorders. She serves as a primary rotation supervisor for inpatient consultation and oversees the fellowship program.
Elizabeth (鈥淟isa鈥) Schilling, PhD, ABPP
Indiana University, 1991
Dr. Schilling is a board-certified clinical psychologist who provides neurocognitive assessment, outpatient therapy, and inpatient support to youth with cancer and other chronic medical conditions. She serves as the training coordinator for the ADAPT animal-assisted therapy program and as a major rotation supervisor for the hematology/oncology/BMT fellowship position.
Nicole Kahhan, PhD
University of Florida, 2012
Dr. Kahhan has expertise in the psychological assessment and treatment of youth with chronic medical conditions. Her research is focused on implementation of psychological screening in youth with diabetes. She works across the Division of Psychology, the Center for Health Care Delivery Science, and the Patient Experience Team. Dr. Kahhan serves as a rotation supervisor for inpatient consultation and as the primary supervisor for the type 1 diabetes minor rotation.
Sabrina Gretkierewicz, PhD
Louisiana State University, 2021
Dr. Gretkierewicz鈥檚 clinical care is focused in sports medicine, cystic fibrosis, and adolescent wellness. She serves as a primary rotation supervisor for inpatient consultation.
Additional Training Faculty
Lindsay Parks, PsyD
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2023
Dr. Parks has expertise in pediatric medical trauma, behavioral sleep medicine, and treatment of youth with chronic medical conditions. Dr. Parks provides postdoctoral supervision for the behavioral sleep medicine minor rotation, as well as occasional supervision for inpatient medical consultation and liaison.
Lisa Buckloh, PhD
University of Kansas, 1998
Dr. Buckloh specializes in treatment of youth with continence concerns, tic disorders, and gender-related issues. She serves as Fellowship Director for the Pediatric Acute Telemental Health Program. Dr. Buckloh provides occasional supervision to postdoctoral fellows across areas of inpatient consultation, gender wellness, and incontinence.
Amanda Lochrie, PhD, ABPP
University of Kansas, 2002
Dr. Lochrie is a board-certified pediatric psychologist with experience in the treatment of children with chronic medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and pain conditions. She serves as the Division Chief and the Interim Chair of Pediatrics at 无码专区 Children鈥檚, Jacksonville. Dr. Lochrie is also the medical director for the Pediatric Acute Telemental Health Program and the co-director of the ADAPT animal-assisted therapy program. She serves as an occasional postdoctoral fellow supervisor for pain clinics and inpatient consultation and liaison.
Margaux Barnes, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2014
Dr. Barnes specializes in behavioral sleep medicine, cystic fibrosis, and the treatment of youth with chronic medical conditions. She serves as the Provider Director for the Pediatric Acute Telemental Health Program. She also provides postdoctoral fellow supervision for the behavioral sleep medicine minor rotation.
Shreela Palit, PhD
University of Tulsa, 2018
Dr. Palit has experience in the treatment of children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions, particularly chronic pain. She鈥檚 also an Assistant Research Scientist in the 无码专区 Children's Center for Healthcare Delivery Science and studies factors that influence pain and functioning in adolescents and young adults as they transition from pediatric to adult health care. Dr. Palit serves patients in the multidisciplinary Gut-Brain and Integrated Pain and Wellness clinics. She provides occasional research-related supervision to fellows.
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Application Requirements
Deadline: November 21, 2025
无码专区 Children鈥檚 Health, Jacksonville uses the postdoctoral online application. Applicants are required to submit the following:
1.听Curriculum vitae
2.聽Cover letter specifying interest and experience in the major and minor rotations described on the website.
3.聽Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a direct clinical supervisor)
4.聽Letter from dissertation chair indicating status of dissertation defense and other degree requirements by start of fellowship
Applicants for the program must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree before beginning their postdoctoral training. The doctoral degree must be received from an APA/CPA-accredited program, including an APA/CPA-accredited internship. Verification of doctoral program completion will be requested during the application process.
Questions About Applying?
Shana Boyle, PhD
Division of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics
shana.boyle@nemours.org