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University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Medicine

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$97,000 - $142,000 a year

Description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Transitional Care Medicine is seeking full-time psychologist at the assistant professor level with an interest in evidence-based clinical service and research in the area of transitional care for adults with childhood-onset conditions. The psychologist is an integral member of the UR primary care site team at the Complex Care Center, an innovative interdisciplinary primary care setting targeting adults with a variety of diagnoses including intellectual/developmental disabilities, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, spina bifida, metabolic disorders, congenital heart disease, childhood cancers, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Patients seen at the Complex Care Center have unique behavioral health challenges and needs including large caregiver circles, impact of medical illness on cognitive and emotional functioning, early engagement with the health care system, and confronting mortality at a young age. The rates of mood disorder and substance abuse are higher in this population than in the general medical primary care clinic site.

The Complex Care Center is a community-based university affiliated practice which currently provides primary medical care, nutrition services, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, care management and medical social work, applied behavioral analysis, and dental services to a wide variety of patients.

The successful candidate will have expertise in treatment of persons with IDD and chronic illness and experience working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates with experience in grant writing/grant work, research and neuropsychiatric testing (including ADOS) as well as capacity assessments would be preferred. Interest in working in an evolving fully integrated program is required.

The candidate is expected to provide direct clinical services approximately 50% of the time and protected time for research, grants and teaching based on interest is provided. Applicants must possess a PhD or PsyD in psychology and be immediately eligible for licensure in New York.

The University of Rochester Medical Center is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant community in upstate New York. There is a long history and strong partnership between Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Medicine with rich opportunities for professional growth. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity. Members of underrepresented groups, including people of color and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

PhD or PsyD, or equivalent, in psychology or counseling

Must obtain a New York State License prior to start date (clinical psychology, counseling psychology, etc.)

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Must meet all credentialing requirements

Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required

Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

Interest and previous experience working with the targeted “transitional” patient population is preferred.

Interest in working in an evolving fully integrated program is required.

Application Instructions

If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Linda_Marchionda@URMC.Rochester.edu

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.