Outpatient Pediatric Psychologist Tele-mental Health
- Employer
- University of Texas at Austin
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Outpatient Pediatric Psychologist Tele-mental Health
College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Psychiatry
Posted: Jul 30, 2021
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry is seeking a
Pediatric Psychologist to provide clinical services through
tele-mental health as part of the Texas Child Health Access Through
Telemedicine (TCHATT) program at UT Health Austin, Dell Medical
School. Standard responsibilities include provision of consultative
and direct clinical services, including diagnostic assessments,
brief interventions, urgent assessments, and long term treatment
planning of youth experiencing mental health challenges within a
school based setting. Participate as a member of an
interdisciplinary team with respect to broad-based pediatric mental
health, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and
innovative ways to approach mental health in children and
adolescents within a school setting. Provide presentations to
school staff to increase awareness and access to mental health with
a focus on promoting resilience for youth. Additional opportunities
for teaching and supervision of trainees are available.
Essential Functions
The identified Pediatric Psychologist will work within an
inter-professional model and routinely collaborate with pediatric
psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, medical students, other
psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and internal
administrative staff. In addition, the identified candidate may
potentially provide clinical services within Dell Children's
Medical Center.
The Pediatric Psychologist will routinely interact with external
stakeholders, including primary care physicians and staff, and
external public-school personnel to engage in collaborative care on
behalf of subspecialty and primary care pediatric patients,
identified at-risk public-school students, and their
families.
The Pediatric Psychologist will join our growing interdisciplinary
faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School.
Engagement in provision of training, supervision, and applicable
didactics for psychology interns and fellows as well as
participation in clinical research and general program development
efforts through the Department are encouraged. This position
requires qualification for an academic appointment in the
University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School and, as such,
includes associated faculty benefits.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
The candidate will have completed a doctoral degree from an
accredited school of Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology,
along with an APA accredited (or commensurate) internship/residency
focused on training in child clinical or pediatric psychology.
Successful completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in child
clinical or pediatric psychology is required. Attainment of Texas
licensure for the practice of psychology is required by start date.
Successful applicants will have already attained board
certification through the American Board of Professional
Psychology. If not already attained, board certification will be
required within 5 years of completion of postdoctoral
fellowship.
Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear,
understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person
as well as demonstrated use of superior written and verbal
communication skills.
Must be board-certified or board-eligible with 5 years from
completion of doctoral degree in Clinical Child and Adolescent
Psychology or Clinical Health Psychology through the American Board
of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Must be eligible for a faculty appointment at The University of
Texas Dell Medical School.
Must possess the ability to interact with colleagues,
administrators, executives, patient families and other program
partners in a manner that represents the Dell Medical School
positively. Must exhibit sound judgment in decision-making. Must
possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual
attendance. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to
change. We seek candidates committed to providing exemplary care
and treatment that restores hope and helps patients and families
live healthier, fuller lives.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience as a licensed psychologist in providing
clinical services via tele-mental health is preferred. Bilingual in
English and Spanish is preferred. Prior experience working in
public school systems and community outreach is preferred. Clinical
teaching skills and potential to contribute to our faculty's active
program of research are preferred.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the
position is filled. The expected start date for this position is
fall 2021, but this remains negotiable based on applicant licensure
status, ancillary preferences and availability.
Application requires:
● A resume
● A letter of interest
● Contact information for 3 professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/78584
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