Pediatric Psychologist F71080

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of Unit: 

The mission is to improve the mental health of individuals and families through clinical care, research, education and public awareness as part of the Comprehensive Autonomic Center (CAC). 

Chief Purpose of this position: 

The goal for this position is to create an atmosphere where pediatric psychology is fully integrated into the pediatric medical subspecialty area and has close and supportive working relationships with community pediatricians and hospital-based physician specialists as well as colleagues throughout psychology and psychiatry at CHoR. Teaching is expected and research and other scholarly activity will be encouraged and supported.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching - Teaching and training fellows, students, staff, and professionals, with regard to clinical evaluations, treatments, and program development.

Research - Assisting and supporting on-going funded research, applying for grants as appropriate, and participating in the dissemination of science and practice, including writing of articles and presentations.

Service - Participating in university and department committees as requested. Engaging in activities sponsored by advocacy and service organizations for individuals with autonomic disorders.

Clinical - Providing psychological interventions to youth and young adults with autonomic disorders and associated medical complexities impacting daily function. Providing health and behavioral interventions including, psychoeducation and evidence-based psychological interventions related to adjustment to medical and psychological difficulties for patients and families or caregivers, including such methodologies as behavior management, cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) and emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET).

Consultation to referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment team; collaboration related to patient's cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, psychological, medical, and behavioral needs and issues; improve patient's and family's psychological wellbeing via development and implementation of intervention plans based on clinical interviews, assessment, observations, and test findings.

Timely preparation and submission of documentation including reports, clinical interviews, and progress notes; liaison between psychology staff, referring professionals, patient, and family; maintenance of practice credentials and completion of education as required by hospital, university, and state practice organization.

Administrative - Leadership of the development and evolution of the pediatric and young adult component of the intensive treatment program and directorship of the pediatric treatment team including physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists and other health practitioners as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and Virginia state licensure or license-eligibility
• Experience with assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and complex pediatric medical conditions
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Board eligibility
• Competence and expertise with psychological assessment, family services, psychological and behavioral therapies, behavior management, and emotional adjustment to medical and health concerns are strongly preferred

Benefits: All full-time university staff and faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Crystal Hudson
Contact Email: crystal.hudson@vcuhealth.org