Hematology/Oncology - Pediatric Psychologist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Psychiatrist to support the West Virginia University Health System’s mission in Morgantown. The role includes clinical care for children and adolescents and active involvement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, with opportunities for scholarly activity and

Qualifications

• MD or DO with eligibility for state medical licensure.
• Board certification or eligibility in child psychiatry.
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and a child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care for children and adolescents in Hematology/Oncology settings.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows as part of the department’s academic mission.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Pediatric psychiatry expertise

Education

MD/DO degree

Psychiatry residency

Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship

Job description

Hematology/Oncology - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist### Hematology/Oncology - Child and Adolescent PsychiatristApply: Healthy Minds Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR26-49730## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here.**Additional Job Description:****West Virginia University School of Medicine, WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry** are recruiting a **Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Psychiatrist** (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of child and adolescent psychiatry. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows**.**Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Successful candidate must have completed an accredited psychiatry residency program as well as child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program. Candidates must be board certified / eligible in child psychiatry. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.Successful candidate will have a background in assessment and treatment of a wide range of interrelated biological, psychological and social problems experienced by children and adolescents. Within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong collaborative focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry is dedicated to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in fostering a multicultural pluralistic environment.The **WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute** guides a team of 170 dedicated faculty in providing compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. The Institute spearheads efforts to develop innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatric conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s; autism to stroke; and paralysis to chronic pain, addictions, and traumatic brain injury.**WVU Medicine Children’s** is a regional referral center for pediatric subspecialties and provides faculty direct access to highly advanced technology and comprehensive ancillary pediatric services. The new 150 bed Children’s Hospital and Women’s Pavilion opened in September 2022. It has a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, pediatric imaging suite, and dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff. The hospital includes 34 pediatric beds, 54 NICU beds, 31 PICU beds, Heart Institute, and a dedicated cancer center. WVU is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1, as it is for adults currently.The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022.Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.Morgantown, WV is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.To learn more, visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org/ and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/careers/. For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Senior Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at [e-mail] Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**UHA University Health Associates**Cost Center:**8020 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine**Address:**6 Canyon RdMorgantownWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively \"UHA\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.