Pediatric Behavioral/Developmental Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-SMS-3272

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to provide outpatient psychological services to children and adolescents within the Division of Developmental‑Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology, and to participate in program development and teaching for medical students and residents.

The incumbent will contribute to research, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration, while upholding professional standards and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• > Doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, school, or counseling).
• > Post‑doctoral training or supervised clinical experience.
• > Licensure or license‑eligibility as a Clinical Psychologist by Illinois.
• > Experience with children/adolescents; sensitivity to underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• > Provide outpatient psychological evaluation, therapy, and consultation for children and adolescents.
• > Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and trainees.
• > Participate in department meetings and program development; engage in research and QI activities.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Pediatric psychology

Teaching

Research

Diversity awareness

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in clinical, school, or counseling psychology

Post‑doctoral training

Job description

The incumbent will provide clinical services to children and adolescents and participate in program development in the Division of Developmental‑Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to medical students and residents and for service functions related to their specialty, interest, and expertise. The incumbent will provide service to the SIU School of Medicine and community through maintaining an active outpatient practice, providing consultation to service agencies as requested, and developing research in the areas of the incumbent's interest.

Examples of Duties

• Teaching
  1. Participates in the clinical teaching of medical students and residents as assigned.
  2. Supervises psychology post‑docs, interns, and practicum students.
  3. Participates in the development of educational curriculum as assigned.
  4. Participates in and/or presents pediatric grand rounds, resident rounds, journal club, resident core conference, and board review sessions.
• Service
  1. In accordance with SIU HealthCare policy, provides outpatient psychological evaluation, therapy, and consultation requested by SIU clinical faculty, house staff, and community physicians.
  2. Participates in St. John’s Children’s Hospital/SIU NICU developmental continuity clinic.
  3. Completes appropriate documentation of direct clinical services.
  4. Maintains confidentiality of Department and patient information.
  5. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
• Administration
  1. Participates in monthly Department meetings and activities.
  2. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established Departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
  3. Serves on Department and University committees as assigned.
  4. Performs other related duties as required.
• Research
  1. Develops research and/or collaborates with other faculty in research endeavors if appropriate.
  2. Participates in QI activities.
  3. Maintains SCRIHS certification.
  4. Engages in ongoing literature review in areas of interest and areas necessary to maintain a high quality clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in clinical, school, or counseling psychology.
• Completion of appropriate and relevant post‑doctoral training.
• Licensure (or license‑eligible) as a Clinical Psychologist by the State of Illinois.
• Two years of experience working with children and adolescents or specialized training working with children.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Contact Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 217‑545‑0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am‑4:30pm.

Equity Statement

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre‑employment background screenings required.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.