Pediatrics - Psychology (Associate Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Pediatric Psychologist Position - Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
The Psychology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is recruiting a Pediatric Psychologist dedicated to oncology/hematology to join our Psychology Division. The psychologist in this position will join a team of pediatric psychologists providing evaluation and intervention services to children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting at the Texas Children's Hospital Houston Medical Center Campus. Consultations with multidisciplinary medical providers and learners will be expected. Opportunities for training, innovation, program development, and clinical research are built into this position.

About Texas Children's Hospital
The position is based in the Psychology Division of Texas Children's Hospital (TCH), which is the largest children's hospital in the United States and the primary teaching/training center for the Baylor College of Medicine's (BCM) Department of Pediatrics. TCH is one of only ten hospitals nationally designated by U.S. News and World Report for Honor Roll status in pediatrics, ranking in the top 10 for all ranked subspecialties. BCM and TCH are also nested in the heart of Houston, which was recently rated the 4th most ethnically diverse city in the United States (1st place when compared to other large cities). Houston is a family friendly city, with strong economy, relatively low cost of living and vibrant, international cultural and arts offerings.

About Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor has an exceptionally strong commitment to its educational mission, and this clearly factors into considerations for promotion. This faculty psychologist position will involve teaching and supervision of psychology interns in our APA- approved internship program, as well as post-doctoral fellows. In addition, all BCM faculty members are expected to contribute to the College's academic mission. Both independent and collaborative research/scholarship opportunities are available through partnership with other Division members, as well as our subspecialty partners.

About the Division of Psychology:
The Division of Psychology within the Department of Pediatrics includes more than 60 pediatric, clinical, and neuropsychologists practicing across subspecialty areas at Texas Children's Hospital, providing care in both the inpatient and outpatient environments. BCM, our academic home, is also home to outstanding psychology training programs at the graduate, internship, and postdoctoral levels.

The Psychology Division at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital is honored to serve our diverse Houston community. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer. Bicultural/bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply, given the need for Spanish and other non-English language services in our community.

Summary

The Psychology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is recruiting a Pediatric Psychologist dedicated to oncology/hematology to join our Psychology Division.

Job Duties

The pediatric psychologist will provide evaluation and intervention services for children and adolescents presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Referring medical subspecialty partners include Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, and Hematology/Oncology among others. Common reasons for referral include adjustment to chronic condition/medical diagnosis, adherence/self-management behavior, and management of pain and other physical symptoms to promote function.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the position will have obtained:

A doctorate in clinical, counseling, or school psychology with a specialization in child clinical psychology.
Completed both an APA-accredited psychology internship and postdoctoral training in child clinical psychology.
Licensure or license-eligibility in Texas.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Marni Axelrad, Psychology Clinic Chief, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine: Axelrad@bcm.edu