Lead Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Psychologist

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at UVA Health School of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide integrated behavioral health services in general pediatrics, serving UVA Health Children's clinics in Charlottesville.

The role involves collaboration with pediatricians, screening and assessment, brief behavioral interventions, consultation, teaching medical trainees, and participation in committees.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
• Completed APA-accredited internship.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia.
• Board certification through ABPP pursued once eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pediatric psychologists and pediatricians across general clinics to develop integrated primary care programs.
• Screen and assess mental health concerns in the primary care setting.
• Conduct brief, targeted behavioral health interventions in the primary care setting.
• Provide consultation to medical and interprofessional teams.
• Teach medical fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in departmental and health system committees and continuing education.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

PhD/PsyD (APA-accredited)

APA internship

Virginia licensure or eligibility

Board certification (ABPP) when eligible

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics at UVA Health School of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide integrated behavioral health services in general pediatrics, serving UVA Health Children's clinics in Charlottesville.

The role involves collaboration with pediatricians, screening and assessment, brief behavioral interventions, consultation, teaching medical trainees, and participation in committees.