Adolescent and Family Addiction Psychologist

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

115d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time psychologist to join its outpatient faculty, open academic rank. The ideal candidate has experience working with patients across the lifespan, especially with adolescents and families struggling with addiction-related concerns. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. As part of the growing Addiction Services/Addiction Alliance of Georgia at Emory Healthcare, this position will offer the opportunity to participate in clinical care, education, and research.

Requirements

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited graduate program
• APA accredited internship
• At least one-year supervised postdoctoral training
• Licensed or license eligible in Georgia
• Established areas of emphasis in treatment of substance use disorders in minors
• Strong background in patient care, supervision and teaching, research or quality improvement, and team-based care

Nice To Haves

• Leadership competencies
• Distinct areas of focus that would provide needed clinical services (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions)

Responsibilities

• Provision of patient care to adolescents and families
• Supervision and teaching within the addiction psychiatry fellowship and psychology training programs
• Participation in research or quality improvement
• Engagement in team-based care
• Clinical care involving brief assessments and psychotherapy (individual, family, group) for minors with substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree