Transitional Care Medicine - Psychologist 137662
Transitional Care Medicine - Psychologist 137662
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The Department of Medicine Division of Transitional Care Medicine is seekingfulltime psychologist at the assistant professor level with an interest in evidencebased clinical service and research in the area of transitional care for adults with childhoodonset 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 communitybased 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
