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The Pediatric Gastroenterology (Peds GI) division at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) aims to expand their team to include an additional faculty psychologist to meet patient demands, expand their clinical expertise, and serve as leaders in evidence based Peds GI care in the state of Oregon. Our team assessed feasibility of this by reviewing the benefits of integrated behavioral health services, conducting interviews with key stakeholders to determine their needs with regards to prospective psychology services, and assisting the Peds GI division with the creation of a framework for assessing the value-added by a psychologist. Key to understand the matrixed environment of Peds GI and Department of Psychology?s desires, stakeholder interviews shed light on the necessity to aim for strategic recruitment of new psychologists who are interested in non-clinical pursuits, such as teaching, research, and advocacy in addition to clinical care, in order to satisfy the multiple stakeholders. Chronic pain disorders and autism spectrum disorders are two relevant domains highlighted as potential research areas that may benefit multiple pediatric clinics and assist OHSU in becoming a gold standard leader in Peds GI services. Co-authors: Albarado, Megan Martin, Becky Sebring, Lia Vasoya, Bella Willis, Nikki

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