Pediatrics - Psychology (Assistant Professor) Job at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

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

Texas Children’s Hospital /Baylor College of Medicine Psychology Division is recruiting a Child and Adolescent Psychologist for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, with a clinician educator focus. The psychologist in this position will partner with Division leadership to grow an outpatient Disruptive Behavior Disorders Program.

 

The psychologist in this role will work with typically developing children and adolescents presenting for assessment and treatment of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, both with and without medical illness. Consultation with multidisciplinary medical providers and learners will be expected. Expertise in differential diagnosis, Parent Management Training, and family-based interventions is essential. Opportunities for innovation, program development, and clinical research are built into this position. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

 

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

Job Tags

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