Join Dell Med : A Scholarly Opportunity for a Pediatric Psychologist (PH.D, PSY.D)

About The Pediatric Psychologist (PH.D, PSY.D) Position

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School, in conjunction with Dell Childrens Medical Center seek a Pediatric Psychologist to join our clinical faculty and serve on our inpatient team at Dell Childrens Medical Center. This faculty member will provide clinical practice in integrated inpatient medical settings and outpatient behavioral health settings with a specific focus on working with women and families in the perinatal period, particularly those with medical complications in the perinatal and / or neonatal period.

What You'll Do :

Complete health behavior assessments and interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit (Interventions in the NICU are provided to address factors related to the infants medical condition, health, and wellness).

Provide brief mental health services to women in the perinatal period, including those experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss and / or infertility.

Provide brief mental health services to women and partners during pregnancy or postpartum with perinatal depression, anxiety, trauma and other concerns.

Develop and lead wellness promotion groups for women and families in the perinatal period

Provide palliative behavioral health care and bereavement support, as necessary

Complete health behavior and mental health assessments and interventions in the labor and delivery units with women and families experiencing pregnancy complications.

Provide dyadic interventions to enhance bonding and optimize health outcomes

Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and team rounds.

Provide consultation to multidisciplinary providers and staff in these units.

Provide timely documentation and billing.

Qualifications Required :

Doctoral degree from an APA or CPA accredited program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology

Completion of an APA or CPA accredited internship in psychology

Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical child and adolescent or pediatric psychology

Unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of Texas or ability to obtain prior to appointment

Eligibility and commitment to pursue board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Preferred :

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience as a licensed psychologist providing clinical services via tele-mental health

Experience working in public school systems and community outreach

Clinical teaching experience

Experience with infants, parents, and / or families in multidisciplinary team settings during pregnancy and post-partum

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive.

Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance

Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice

Desirable Optional Coverages - Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD / LTD

Alluring Retirement Plan Options - TRS & ORP

Compelling Work / Life Balance - PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more

Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth - Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases