Psychologist

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a psychologist to serve as Clinical Director of Psychology and Psychosocial for the Center for Fetal Diagnoses and Treatment (CFDT) at CHOP. This leadership role combines clinical duties, teaching, and program development within an internationally recognized fetal therapy program. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

in psychology and PA licensure or eligibility. The position integrates clinical care with education and research across a multidisciplinary team in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology.
• Licensed or eligible for license as Psychologist in Pennsylvania; full PA licensure required prior to appointment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary psychosocial programs and supervising psychologists.
• Collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and integrated behavioral health teams.
• Preferred: experience in program development, quality improvement, and academic scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Clinical Director of Psychology and Psychosocial for the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments, consultation, and evidence-based interventions to families with high-risk pregnancies.
• Teach and supervise psychology interns, fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Lead and develop integrated behavioral health initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support program development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Leadership

Supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Quality improvement

Academic scholarship

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

PA Psychologist license

Job description

Psychologist & Clinical Director, Perinatal Psychosocial,Center for Fetal Diagnoses & Treatment - Academic ClinicianTrack - CHOP

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 11, 2026

Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department ofPsychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University ofPennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant or AssociateProfessor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Theselected candidate will also serve as the ClinicalDirector/Psychologist, Perinatal Psychosocial in the Center forFetal Diagnoses and Treatment. Expertise is required in thespecific area of the provision of maternal mental health, perinatalpsychology and consultation-liaison psychology services, as well asevidence-based psychological assessment and intervention forfamilies facing complex fetal diagnoses and high-risk pregnancies.Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and must belicensed or eligible for license, as a Psychologist in the State ofPennsylvania. Full Pennsylvania licensed is required prior toappointment. Academic rank will be commensurate withexperience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience leadingmultidisplinary psychosocial programs, providing supervision andmentorship to psychologists and trainees, collaborating withphysicians, nurses, social workers, and advances practiceproviders, and developing innovative models of integratedbehavioral healthcare. Experience with program development, qualityimprovement, and academic scholarship is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities may include high-quality clinicaleducation, supervision, and mentorship to psychology interns,postdoctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, medical students,fellows, and other interdisciplinary trainees from the PerelmanSchool of Medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to theeducational mission through didactic teaching, clinicalsupervision, and mentorship while fostering excellence inintegrated behavioral health.

Clinical responsibilities may include serving as the ClinicalDirector of Psychology and Psychosocial Program Manager for theCenter for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. The successful candidatewill provide comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation,and evidence-based interventions to expectant parents and familiesexperiencing complex fetal diagnoses, fetal interventions,pregnancy loss, and neonatal transitions. Responsibilities includecollaboration with a multidisciplinary team of maternal-fetalmedicine specialists, pediatric surgeons, nurses, social workers,genetic counselors, and other behavioral health professionals toensure integrated, family-centered care. The psychologist willoversee psychosocial services within the Center for Fetal Diagnosisand Treatment (CFDT), supervise psychology staff and trainees,support program development, and participate in quality improvementinitiatives to advance psychosocial care across the continuum offetal therapy.

The CFDT at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is aninternationally recognized leader in fetal diagnosis, fetaltherapy, and multidisciplinary family-centered care. The ClinicalDirector of Psychology serves as the leader of the Center'spsychosocial program, partnering closely with clinical andadministrative leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptionalbehavioral health services for patients and families facing highlycomplex pregnancies. The psychologist will be a member of theDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences (DCAPBS) at CHOP. DCAPBS offers specialized care forindividuals and families facing emotional, behavioral, and mentalhealth challenges. The department emphasizes that mental health ishealth, and aims to provide appropriate diagnoses and personalizedtreatment.

This position offers opportunities to develop innovativepsychosocial care models, participate in multidisciplinary clinicaland research initiatives, contribute to program growth, and engagein scholarly activities consistent with the Academic Cliniciantrack. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence inclinical care, education, leadership, and collaboration within ahighly specialized, nationally recognized fetal therapyprogram.

To learn more about the Academic Clinician track please visit PerelmanSchool of Medicine's Faculty Career Development Page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.