Assistant Professor, Psychology - Division of Transitional Care Medicine, University of Rochester, NY
/The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center seeks a 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, autism spectrum disorder, 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. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference should be addressed to:
Steven Scofield, MD
Interim Director of Division of Transitional Care Medicine
905 Culver Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
steven_scofield@urmc.rochester.edu
heather_hanson@urmc.rochester.edu
URMC Job posting ID: 243892