Open Rank of Pediatrics- Rehabilitation Clinical Psychologist
Posting Number: req30262
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type: Open Rank
Hiring Department: Pediatrics Rehab Physical Med (997R)
Academic Location: School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible: The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is recruiting a rehabilitation psychologist, rehabilitation neuropsychologist, or experienced clinical psychologist with an interest in pediatrics. The position provides an exciting opportunity to join the team at UNMH Carrie Tingley. UNMH is the only academic medical center and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, which houses the only pediatric rehabilitation program in New Mexico. The faculty position will be through the Department of Pediatrics with a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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The position responsibilities include:
- Clinical: psychological and cognitive assessments, direct interventions with patients and families, and consultation as part of an inpatient rehabilitation team.
- Consultation: frequent multidisciplinary collaboration with providers from a range of medical subspecialties.
- Research: opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects or develop an independent research program.
- Education: opportunities to supervise and provide didactic education to trainees in the two APA Accredited psychology internship programs in Albuquerque, with additional opportunities to provide education to all levels of medical school learners.
Qualifications:
- PhD or PsyD.
- Minimum one (1) year clinical experience.
- Successful completion of EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology).
- Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Educational, teaching and supervisory experience with trainees in multiple disciplines.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Experience providing interdisciplinary clinical services to an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation population.
- Post-doctoral experience or training in pediatric or rehabilitation psychology.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and having a keen interest in working with children with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, and neurobehavioral problems.
- Experience in integrative behavioral health setting providing brief interventions to children and families.
- Strong clinical skills in motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused therapy, and behavioral interventions.
- Ability to provide consultation to families, schools, and providers that address children with special healthcare needs and challenging behaviors.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse and underserved communities.
Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. For best consideration, applications must be received by 09/3/2024; however, the position will remain open until filled. A complete application must contain a CV and cover letter consisting of a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. References will be requested when contacted for an interview.
For Best Consideration: For best consideration, please apply by 09/3/2024. This position will remain open until filled.
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