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VCU Health · 3 months ago

Pediatric Psychologist (F71080)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

VCU Medical Center is a school and a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University. They are seeking a full-time pediatric psychologist to provide clinical services, research, and program development in the Comprehensive Autonomic Center (CAC), focusing on improving the mental health of individuals and families.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Doctoral degree in psychologyState licensureAssessment of mental healthTreatment of pediatric conditionsPsychological assessmentBehavioral therapiesBehavior managementCommitment to diversityTeaching experienceResearch experienceGrant applicationPsychoeducationCognitive behavior therapiesPain reprocessing therapyEmotional awareness therapy

Required

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and Virginia state licensure or license-eligibility is required

Experience with assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and complex pediatric medical conditions

Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or be commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred

Board eligibility is preferred

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

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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