Description

Pediatric Psychologist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Psychiatry
Posted: Jan 22, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Our department leads psychiatry education for the Dell Medical School and its post-graduate programs train mental health professionals to become 21st-century leaders in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Clinical services provide informed, evidence-based care for individuals and families in multiple general medical and specialty behavioral health settings with an active and strong presence in community settings. Importantly, the Department is leading efforts at the University of Texas-Austin to execute cutting-edge basic and clinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments for psychiatric disorders.

About the Pediatric Psychologist Position

The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences seeks a Pediatric Psychologist to provide broad clinical services across varied settings and modalities, including integrated and co-located healthcare venues, tele-mental health, subspecialty pediatric clinics and traditional mental health outpatient clinics. Student loan forgiveness is available for faculty of the Department of Psychiatry through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.

The Pediatric Psychologist will conduct direct behavioral and mental health assessments, treatment planning, brief and long-term interventions, and interdisciplinary team consultation.

This faculty member will provide clinical practice in integrated inpatient medical settings and outpatient behavioral health settings with a specific focus on working with women and families in the perinatal period, particularly those with medical complications in the perinatal and/or neonatal period.

Essential Functions:

Inpatient Clinical Services in the NICU at Dell Children's Medical Center

Complete health behavior assessments and interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit (Interventions in the NICU are provided to address factors related to the infant's medical condition, health, and wellness).

Complete health behavior and mental health assessments and interventions in the labor and delivery units with women and families experiencing pregnancy complications.

Provide dyadic interventions to enhance bonding and optimize health outcomes

Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and team rounds.

Provide consultation to multidisciplinary providers and staff in these units.

Provide timely documentation and billing.

Inpatient Clinical Services in the Special Care Delivery Unit (SDU) at DCMC

Provide psychological evaluation and management for women and partners in the Special Care Delivery Unit

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and rounds

Provide consultation to multidisciplinary providers and staff

Provide timely documentation and billing

Outpatient Clinical Services at the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center

Provide mental health services (individual, group, and couples/family) to women and partners with medical complications in the perinatal and/or neonatal period through in-person and telehealth modalities.

Provide brief mental health services to women in the perinatal period, including those experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss and/or infertility.

Provide brief mental health services to women and partners during pregnancy or postpartum with perinatal depression, anxiety, trauma and other concerns.

Develop and lead wellness promotion groups for women and families in the perinatal period

Provide palliative behavioral health care and bereavement support, as necessary

Training/Education and Program Activities

Supervise clinical health psychology postdoctoral fellow(s) in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings

Provide relevant didactics for learners across health disciplines.

Design and deliver educational sessions/activities for staff, providers, and community providers related to mental health services for women, infants, and families with medical complications during or after pregnancy.

Engage in quality improvement, program evaluation, and research activities as part of the CFCC/NICU psychosocial team

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral degree from an APA or CPA accredited program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology
• Completion of an APA or CPA accredited internship in psychology
• Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical child and adolescent or pediatric psychology
• Unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of Texas or ability to obtain prior to appointment
• Eligibility and commitment to pursue board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience as a licensed psychologist providing clinical services via tele-mental health
• Experience working in public school systems and community outreach
• Clinical teaching experience
• Experience with infants, parents, and/or families in multidisciplinary team settings during pregnancy and post-partum

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to providing exemplary care and treatment that restores hope and helps patients and families live healthier, fuller lives
• Ability to interact with interdisciplinary colleagues, administrators, patients and families in a manner that represents the Dell Medical School positively
• Efficient organizational skills
• Sound judgment in decision-making
• Flexibility and adaptability to change

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application and submit a current CV, letter of interest and references. #healthstartshere2

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/156452



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