Psychologist - PhD full time

University of Virginia: UVA Provosts Office: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics-Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Help us foster population youth mental and behavioral health! The Department of Pediatrics at UVA Health School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide integrated behavioral health services in general pediatrics. The psychologist will join the team at one of the UVA Health Childrens general pediatrics clinics, specifically Orange or Northridge.
Collaborating with psychologists and pediatricians across all three general pediatric clinics and the Teen and Young Adult Health Center to develop and implement a robust integrated primary care program for patient populations in Charlottesville and surrounding communities.
Screening and assessment of mental health concerns in the primary care setting
Conducting brief, targeted behavioral health interventions in the primary care setting
Providing consultation to medical and interprofessional teams
Teaching medical fellows, residents, and medical students
Participation in departmental and health system committees and continuing education offerings
UVA Health Childrens and UVA Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health serve a broad spectrum of children and families. Successful candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. Candidates must have training in clinical child and pediatric psychology, and post-doctoral experience in pediatric integrated primary care is preferred.
UVA Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health provides clinical service for the broader Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Childrens Hospital. The Section currently is comprised of eleven pediatric and child clinical psychologists and is rapidly expanding. The psychologists work closely with pediatrician colleagues, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, and multi-disciplined allied health staff. The Department of Pediatrics is an extremely collegial and collaborative department, and our pediatric psychologists and pediatrician 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.
The University of Virginia Medical Center and Childrens Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center. As a world-class academic medical center, UVA Health features 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center serving central Virginia, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU. UVA Childrens Hospital has been recognized as Virginias #1 childrens hospital by U.News and World Report for five consecutive years and holds national rankings in nine subspecialties inlcuding Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health.
Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Malls entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.
Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive-both professionally and personally-in an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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, 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
Please complete your application online and attach the following documents:
For additional information about the position please contact Laura Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Director of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, at View email address on click.appcast.io further information regarding the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, via email at View email address on click.appcast.io Process
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