PhD Psychologist - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

22h

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics of Wake Forest School of Medicine invites you to consider a unique academic and clinical care opportunity to join our growing Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Section. We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our full-time faculty in beautiful Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Successful applicants for this position will conduct full psychological evaluations including developmental and autism spectrum disorder testing, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and program development as we seek to establish an Autism Center of Excellence. Applicants with experience providing therapeutic interventions are also given the opportunity to provide intervention services to our patients. Faculty members have expectations for teaching and/or clinical research.

The Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics section is part of the Department of Pediatrics and consists of (3) Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, (4) Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, (1) Psychiatric Physician Assistant, (3) Pediatric Psychologists, (1) Staff Psychologist, (1) LCSW, and a Nurse Navigator all working closely with support staff. Psychology faculty conduct evaluations with patients referred with neurodevelopmental concerns including, but not limited to, Autism and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and provide therapy services including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PEERS.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine: Wake Forest School of Medicine is the medical education and research component of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated academic medical center anchored by an 885-bed tertiary care hospital, community hospitals, affiliated partners and the 160-bed Brenner Children's Hospital. Both Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner Children's Hospital have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. When faculty join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or School Psychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited Internship or equivalent
• Completion of one-year pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellowship preferred but equivalent employment experience in the field is also acceptable
• Valid NC Psychology license or license eligible in the state of NC
• Trained in administration of ADOS and experience independently completing autism and developmental evaluations

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to get certified to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or PEERS as we offer both clinics on-site

Responsibilities

• Conduct full psychological evaluations including developmental and autism spectrum disorder testing
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and program development as we seek to establish an Autism Center of Excellence
• Provide intervention services to our patients
• Teaching and/or clinical research

Benefits

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) & much more!
• Work/Life Balance: No weekend, night or overtime expectation
• Paid-Time Off: Generous vacation, 7 paid holidays & 3 paid bereavement days.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree