**Help us foster population youth mental and behavioral health!** The Department of Pediatrics at UVA Health School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide integrated behavioral health services in general pediatrics. Rank, track and salary will be commensurate with experience. The psychologist will join the team at one of the UVA Health Children’s general pediatrics clinics, specifically Orange or Northridge. **Responsibilities will include:** + Collaborating with psychologists and pediatricians across all three general pediatric clinics and the Teen and Young Adult Health Center to develop and implement a robust integrated primary care program for patient populations in Charlottesville and surrounding communities. + Screening and assessment of mental health concerns in the primary care setting + Conducting brief, targeted behavioral health interventions in the primary care setting + Providing consultation to medical and interprofessional teams + Teaching medical fellows, residents, and medical students + Participation in departmental and health system committees and continuing education offerings UVA Health Children’s and UVA Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health serve a broad spectrum of children and families. We are especially interested in candidates who will strengthen our commitment to doing this work well for our patients, learners, and colleagues. Successful candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. Candidates must have training in clinical child and pediatric psychology, and post-doctoral experience in pediatric integrated primary care is preferred. UVA Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health provides clinical service for the broader Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children’s Hospital. The Section currently is comprised of eleven pediatric and child clinical psychologists and is rapidly expanding. The psychologists work closely with pediatrician colleagues, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, and multi-disciplined allied health staff. The Department of Pediatrics is an extremely collegial and collaborative department, and our pediatric psychologists and pediatrician colleagues have outstanding working relationships with providers in the community as well as with other pediatric subspecialists and colleagues in other areas of the UVA Health System. The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. The University is consistently ranked among the top public institutions in the United States. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center. As a world-class academic medical center, UVA Health features 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center serving central Virginia, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU. UVA Children’s Hospital has been recognized as Virginia’s #1 children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report for four consecutive years and holds national rankings in eight subspecialties. Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Mall’s entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life. Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive—both professionally and personally—in an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Learn more about UVA School of Medicine’s education, research and clinical research efforts - https://med.virginia.edu/ (https://med.virginia.edu/cancer-research/research-initiatives/research-programs/) Candidates also must possess a PhD/PsyD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. The new faculty member will be expected to obtain board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology once eligible. TO APPLY: Please complete your application online and attach the following documents: + Cover letter + CV/resume + The names, titles and contact information, including email, for three references For additional information about the position please contact Laura Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Director of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, at LAS9BZ@uvahealth.org. For further information regarding the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, via email at fak3ph@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. **The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. 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