Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychologists Help us grow our team to improve access to behavioral health services! The Department of Pediatrics with the UVA School of Medicine has several openings for clinical faculty psychologists in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health. Rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with experience. We have several focus areas of need but are open to considering candidates with other areas of interest and expertise as we continue to grow services at our children's hospital. Areas of focus include: Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Integrated Pediatric Primary Care Diabetes Prevention Examples of Other Areas of Specialization to be Considered Additional expectations of all clinical faculty members: Provide consultation to medical and interprofessional teams Teach medical fellows, residents, and medical students. Opportunities are also available to teach psychology practicum students. Participate in departmental and health system committees and continuing education offeringsUVA Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, part of UVA Health Children's, provides integrated behavioral health services to a broad spectrum of children and families. The division currently includes eleven pediatric and clinical child psychologists and is rapidly growing within a highly collaborative academic medical environment. Psychologists work closely with pediatricians, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary health professionals to deliver comprehensive care. We seek candidates who will strengthen our commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and collegial collaboration.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and have training in clinical child and pediatric psychology. Candidates should demonstrate strong interprofessional practice skills and will be expected to pursue board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology when eligible.
Application Instructions: Please complete your application online and attach the following documents:
- CV/resume
- Cover letter
- The names, titles, and contact information, including email, for three references
For additional information about the position please contact Laura Shaffer, Director of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, at LAS9BZ@uvahealth.org.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.
