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Clinical Pediatric Psychologist/Assistant Professor, Outpatient Specialty Mental/Behavioral Health, Department of Pediatrics

  • 135058
  • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
  • Pediatrics-Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
  • University of Virginia
Help us grow and diversify our team to improve access to behavioral health services! The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical track faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide clinical services and education in our new outpatient Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Clinic. The psychologist will work in a new interprofessional outpatient clinic with psychology and behavioral health, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, integrative heath, and psychiatry. As part of the larger UVA Health Children’s system, both clinics serve all children regardless of insurance status and language preference and are be connected to UVA Health’s extensive network of pediatric primary care and subspecialty care. Responsibilities will include.
  • Outpatient mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention for diverse youth and families at the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health Clinic
  • Providing consultation to medical and interprofessional teams
  • Teaching medical fellows, residents, and medical students
  • Participation on departmental and health system committees

Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health provides clinical service for the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children’s Hospital. The Section currently is comprised of eight pediatric and child clinical psychologists and is rapidly expanding with expectations to nearly double in the next year. This presents us with a remarkable opportunity to expand our team. The psychologists work closely with pediatrician colleagues, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, and multi-disciplined allied health staff. Our pediatric psychologists and developmental and integrative health colleagues have outstanding working relationships with providers in the community as well as with other pediatric subspecialists and colleagues in other areas of the UVA Health System.

UVA Children’s is ranked as the number 1 children’s hospital in Virginia by US News and World Report and is nationally ranked in nine subspecialty areas. The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds of the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, a picturesque small but cosmopolitan city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Qualifications

Candidates also must possess a PhD/PsyD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, demonstrate cultural humility, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. The new faculty member will be expected to obtain board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology once eligible.

Application Instructions

Complete an application by following this link http://apply.interfolio.com/135058 and attach the following documents:
  • Cover letter
  • CV/resume
  • Professional reference list

For additional information about the position please contact Laura Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Director of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, at LAS9BZ@uvahealth.org. For further information regarding the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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