State Of Virginia Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 2 days ago
Mission or Goal of Unit:
Children's Hospital of Richmond of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transforming the Endocrinology Pediatrics Division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research. The mission is to improve the mental and behavioral health of individuals and families through clinical care, research, education and public awareness as part of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology.
Chief Purpose of this position:
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and the Healthy Lifestyles Center (HLC) at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, is seeking a full-time psychologist to provide clinical services, research, teaching/supervision, and program development to children and adolescents with obesity, diabetes and other endocrine disorders. This position involves effort devoted to the provision of clinical services, teaching, and research, with the specific effort allocation dependent on candidate qualifications and funding support.
The position will include a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Position Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program including an APA or CPA approved internship
Completion of a postdoctoral clinical child, pediatric or health psychology fellowship as indicated by 12 months supervised post-graduate experience in these practice settings
Competence and expertise with psychological assessment, psychological and behavioral therapies, family education and support, and chronic illness management
Experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and families
A Virginia state licensure or license eligibility and board certification eligibility
Effective oral and written communications, leadership skills
Ability to work in a team environment is essential
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, team, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with family-based behavioral weight management in children, adolescents and young adults; experience with working with the youth and young adults with chronic illness and their families
Experience providing and developing patient education and support programs
Excellent writing skills as indicated by co-authorship of peer-reviewed manuscript(s) focused on youth or young adults
History of funded research, grant submissions, and other scholarly work (publications/presentations)
Experience as a clinical supervisor or teacher
Experience (outside of doctoral training) with pediatric diabetes and/or with pediatric weight management research and treatment strongly preferred
Application Process:
To apply, please include a diversity statement, letter of interest and CV
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