Pediatric Psychology Fellowships, Jacksonville, Fla.
Program Overview
The Division of Psychology at Nemours Children’s 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 Nemours 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. Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville operates in three locations in the greater Jacksonville area and is partnered with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, an inpatient pediatric hospital for consultation-liaison services. Nemours 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 Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville downtown location is on the banks of the St. John’s 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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Interested applicants may apply to one or both positions:
Pediatric Psychology — 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 — 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. Nemours Children’s 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’s 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 Nemours 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.
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Application Requirements
Deadline: November 21, 2025
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville uses the APPA CAS postdoctoral online application. Applicants are required to submit the following:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter specifying interest and experience in the major and minor rotations described on the website.
3. Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a direct clinical supervisor)
4. 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