Pediatric Psychologist F71080- Department of Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of Unit: 

The mission is toimprove the mental health of individuals and families through clinical care,research, education and public awareness as part of the Comprehensive Autonomic Center (CAC). 

Chief Purpose of this position: 

The goal for this position is to create an atmosphere where pediatric psychology is fully integrated into the pediatric medical subspecialty area and has close and supportive working relationships with community pediatricians and hospital-based physician specialists as well as colleagues throughout psychology and psychiatry at CHoR.  Teaching is expected and research and other scholarly activity will be encouraged and supported. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching - Teaching and training fellows,students, staff, and professionals, with regard to clinical evaluations, treatments,and program development.

Research - Assisting and supporting on-going fundedresearch, applying for grants as appropriate, and participating in thedissemination of science and practice, including writing of articles andpresentations.

Service - Participating in university anddepartment committees as requested. Engaging in activities sponsored byadvocacy and service organizations for individuals with autonomic disorders.

Clinical - Providingpsychological interventions to youth and young adults with autonomic disorders andassociated medical complexities impacting daily function.  Providing health and behavioral interventionsincluding, psychoeducation and evidence-based psychological interventionsrelated to adjustment to medical and psychological difficulties for patientsand families or caregivers, including such methodologies as behavior management,cognitive behavior therapies (CBT),pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) and emotional awareness and expression therapy(EAET).

Consultation toreferral sources and interdisciplinary treatment team; collaboration related topatient's cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, psychological, medical, and behavioral needs and issues; improve patient's and family's psychological wellbeing via development and implementation of intervention plans based on clinical interviews, assessment, observations, and test findings.

Timely preparation and submission of documentationincluding reports, clinical interviews, and progress notes; liaison betweenpsychology staff, referring professionals, patient, and family; maintenance ofpractice credentials and completion of education as required by hospital,university, and state practice organization.

Administrative - Leadership of the development and evolution of the pediatricand young adult component of the intensive treatment program and directorshipof the pediatric treatment team including physical and occupational therapists,nutritionists and other health practitioners as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: 

• A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and Virginia statelicensure or license-eligibility is required.
• Experience with assessment and treatment of mental healthconcerns and complex pediatric medical conditions. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Board eligibility is preferred.
• Competence and expertise with psychological assessment, family services, psychological and behavioral therapies, behavior management, and emotional adjustment to medical and health concerns are strongly preferred.

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Psychiatry

Salary: Commensurate

ORP Eligibility: Yes

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tammy Beltz
Contact Email: tammy.beltz@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-827-0058