Child Psychologist

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave package

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, seeks a full-time child psychologist researcher to join the National Center School Mental Health in Baltimore. Preference for expertise in school mental health services, assessment, and policy.

The position emphasizes conducting research to strengthen school mental health policies and programs, improving outcomes for youth, including those with developmental and health needs, in school and community settings.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or closely related field.
• Experience in school mental health services, assessment, and policy.
• Faculty appointment with research and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological research in child and adolescent populations.
• Participate in policy development and program implementation.
• Collaborate on projects to scale school and community mental health programs.

Skills

School mental health

Research design

Policy analysis

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Child Psychologist - ( 260000Q0 )

Faculty Opportunity

Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a full-time child and adolescent psychologist researcher to work with the National Center School Mental Health. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization and expertise in school mental health services, assessment, and policy.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in research to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America’s youth. The faculty will be expected to work on projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with complex health care needs. This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other students.

Qualifications

The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.

Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD, Part-time 50% FTE: $40,000-60,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD, Full-time 100% FTE: $80,000-$120,000

The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs.
Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact [e-mail] Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Job

Faculty

Organization

School of Medicine - Clinical Departments