Clinical Psychologist - Assistant Professor

Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates for a full-time (Assistant Professor) clinical psychologist to provide behavioral health care in both inpatient and outpatient settings within UVA Health.  This position offers the opportunity to join a strong and dynamic psychology faculty at UVA, with meaningful involvement in integrated care, program development, and flexible clinical work across diverse settings and populations. Salary and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Primary responsibilities will include providing inpatient and outpatient, empirically-based health psychology services (e.g., diagnostic assessment and intervention) to individuals with a wide variety of medical diagnoses and co-occurring mental health concerns. As an academic medical center, participation in teaching and scholarly activities is an opportunity and expectation of the position and designated administrative time is provided.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Provide psychological services within the Ehlers-Danlos Clinic based on a Stepped Care Model (20% time; outpatient):

o   Conduct psychological screenings of new patients for depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain, and quality of life to determine referral for psychological evaluation

o   Develop and provide psychological group therapy with focus on coping with/adjustment to chronic illness and chronic pain

o   Provide individual therapy

·         Depending on applicant experience and interests, the position may include provision of the following psychological services:

o   Psychological evaluations and evidenced based psychological intervention for bariatric surgery candidates as part of multidisciplinary weight reduction surgery program (primarily outpatient)

o   Individual and group psychotherapy for patients receiving care in the Emily Couric Cancer Center (inpatient and outpatient)

o   Psychological evaluations and evidence-based psychological interventions for organ transplant candidates (inpatient and outpatient)

·         Evidence-based psychological interventions for patients with co-occurring medical and mental health diagnoses in the Behavioral Medicine Center (outpatient).

Location:

The University of Virginia Medical Center is located in the midst of 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 that offers a blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and cultural vibrancy.

 

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about these services, please visit http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html.

 

Required Application Materials:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 references

 

 

Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

 

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Preference will be given to those with advanced training and experience in clinical health psychology and providing evidence-based behavioral interventions. Candidates must be license-eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia and must be licensed by date of hire. Candidates must also be board certified or eligible for board certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Board certification is a requirement for clinical privileges within UVA Health, and individuals are expected to obtain board certification after hire, typically within 3 years.

Application Instructions

Please apply at the following URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/181192

Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, & address).

 

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

 

Deadline for Application: Open until filled.

 

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. L