Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist, University Medical Associates

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology to provide integrated behavioral health care in the UVA Health UMA Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities include outpatient diagnostic assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy, collaboration with medical teams, teaching internal medicine residents and medical students, and contributing to program development for UMA populations.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program is required.
• Experience with brief, evidence-based interventions in medical settings and integrated health care is preferred.
• Candidates must be license-eligible in Virginia and licensed by date of hire; board certification or eligibility is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient diagnostic assessments and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to integrate behavioral health into care.
• Engage in teaching activities for internal medicine residents and medical students.
• Participate in program development to improve psychological well-being of UMA populations.

Skills

Empirically-based psychotherapy

Clinical assessment

Integrated care collaboration

Communication with medical teams

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job 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 integrated behavioral health care in the UVA Health University Medical Associates (UMA) Primary Care Clinic. Salary and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Primary responsibilities will include providing outpatient, empirically-based psychological services (e.g., diagnostic assessment and intervention) to individuals with a wide variety of medical diagnoses and mental health concerns. Many of the patients served within UMA are vulnerable patients who have limited access to mental health care and thus integrated psychological services are integral to their overall healthcare. The integrated behavioral health care provided within UMA has resulted in decreased depression and anxiety in their patients and improvement in secondary outcomes and increased engagement in primary care and improved adherence to medical care plans. UMA is a training clinic for residents in internal medicine and provides opportunities for contributing to medical education.

Responsibilities

1. Psychological Assessment and Treatment: The primary focus of this position is clinical care (80%). Faculty will conduct psychological diagnostic evaluations of patients referred by their primary care providers to identify psychosocial factors impacting their health and well-being and provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy.
2. Behavioral Health Integration: Faculty will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to integrate behavioral health services into the medical care setting, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care for patients.
3. Education: Opportunities for teaching include didactics for internal medicine residents and medical student shadowing.
4. Program Development: Faculty will participate in the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives aimed at improving the psychological well-being and overall health outcomes of UMA populations.

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.
• UVA offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates.

To learn more about these services, please visit http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career.

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

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Preference will be given to those with experience with brief, evidence-based interventions in medical settings with vulnerable populations and providing integrated health care or other experience consulting with medical providers. 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.

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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

UVA offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu