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Position Information
Position/Rank: Academic Pediatric Medical Psychologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: CY2022
Details
The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for an Academic Pediatric Medical Psychologist. As part of an interdisciplinary medical psychiatry/psychology team, the Academic Pediatric Psychologist will provide consultation-liaison and clinical services to youth with chronic medical illness at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH), specific pediatric subspecialty clinics, and at the Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinic. Responsibilities include assessments, brief interventions, outpatient treatments, and referrals. In addition to providing patient care and medical support for clinicians, the medical psychologist is also needed to help train and supervise pediatric trainees.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology from an accredited program; and must possess experience in the care of medically ill children and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy clinical settings. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/127058. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Lisa Giles, M.D., Interim Division Chief, at lisa.giles@hsc.utah.edu.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
Notice
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. For more information, visit safety.utah.edu/safetyreport.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date: 12/16/2021
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Number: PRN02869F
Type: Faculty
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