Staff Psychologist- Pediatric Psychology

University of Vermont Health Network•Burlington, VT

1d•$47 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychological Services at UVMMC is seeking to recruit a Staff Psychologist to play a vital role in the development of a pediatric pain management program at Golisano Children’s Hospital and expand service delivery to other specialty clinics. The incoming psychologist will participate in the development of a state-of-the-art pediatric pain program and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team. The psychologist will provide psychological services to young people referred for assistance with pain management as well as other specialties such as Pediatric Neurology, GI and Sleep Medicine. Over time, this psychologist may also participate in clinical training and supervision.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from APA or CPA accredited program (or equivalent).
Doctorate in an APA/CPA accredited Counseling Psychology program may be considered if training is commensurate with role requirements.
Completion of internship from APA accredited program (or equivalent).
Completion of at least 1-year postdoctoral training in a clinical setting.
Minimum 3 years’ post-licensure experience in Clinical Psychology preferred, including experience providing individual, family and group psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and staff consultation.
Recently licensed psychologists with strong relevant clinical and supervisory experience may be considered.
Background in Health Psychology preferred for Medical Psychology and Specialty Clinic roles.
Experience in academic health care desired.
Demonstrated background in multicultural psychology and can contribute to belonging and inclusion for all people in the department, organization and network.
Applicants who will advance our mission to be a welcoming department and organization and promote cultural humility and a sense of belonging and equity for every individual and community we serve.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological services to patients seen in one or more clinical sites, including inpatient psychiatric, medical-surgical, or rehabilitation units; emergency department; outpatient programs; and general, primary and/or specialty clinics.
Services may include diagnostic evaluations, focused clinical assessment, psychological intervention, staff consultation, clinical supervision, and program development and oversight.
Participate in multidisciplinary organizational initiatives and program evaluation.
Serve general and specialty care areas as our department seeks to flexibly meet organizational and system needs.
Participate in the development of a state-of-the-art pediatric pain program and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team.
Provide psychological services to young people referred for assistance with pain management as well as other specialties such as Pediatric Neurology, GI and Sleep Medicine.
Over time, this psychologist may also participate in clinical training and supervision.