DescriptionWe are seeking a full-time pediatric psychologist position providing consultation, intervention and supportive services to children, adolescents, and families as part of collaborative team within our hospital's Consultation/Liaison (CL) Service. The focus of the position is to provide services within our inpatient medical units to support patients and families coping with acute, chronic, and life-threatening illnesses. We are specifically seeking a psychologist with expertise and strong interest in infant mental health and early childhood to partner with our infant-family psychologist in the NICU, although the position will also include coverage across other age groups and medical units. The psychologist will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team that includes child psychiatrists and psychologists, neonatologists, cardiologists, obstetricians, developmental behavioral pediatricians, medical social workers, nurses and advanced practice providers, child life specialists, creative arts therapists, and trainees. Program development and interdisciplinary team and family engagement and education will be critical components of this new role.
The psychologist will also utilize clinical time to supervise doctoral-level psychology students, medical students, and psychiatry fellows working within the service. Additionally, the psychologist will partner with multiple stakeholders on the development of staff support programs and behavioral health educational series for staff, medical providers, and students.
The position carries an academic appointment within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which is one of only two independent child and adolescent psychiatry departments within an academic medical center in the nation.
The CL psychologist hired in this role will report to the Director of Psychology, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital. Supervision and mentorship will also be available from other seasoned psychologists in the Department and across the NYU health system.
Work ScheduleThis full-time position includes dedicated space at our Manhattan officeand is primarily onsite. Limited remote flexibility may be available as needed, subject to clinical and operational requirements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct brief psychological screening, assessment, and individual therapy with pediatric medical/surgical inpatients
- Provide consultation and treatment on pediatric intensive care units (ICU's)
- Provide evidenced-based treatment to patients and families coping with acute, chronic, and life-threatening illnesses
• Screen parents/caregivers regularly to identify those in need of higher levels of care and make appropriate referrals
• Partner with Infant-Family Psychologist on parent/caregiver education and support groups with a therapeutic orientation
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for those parents/caregivers at highest risk
- When appropriate, develop behavioral management plans for patients on medical and surgical inpatient units with behavioral or developmental challenges and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on the implementation of such plans
- Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop intervention strategies related to physical and psychosocial challenges
• Providing both informal and formal emotional wellbeing and mental health support to staff
• Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary team partners
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualificationsNYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual salary range for a full-time junior faculty role is
$116,792 to $125,000. Candidates who qualify for higher faculty appointments are also encouraged to apply. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including faculty appointment, credentials, research history, specialty, and health system need.
BenefitsNYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits and perks. These may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Family Leave, FSA/HSA, and Paid Time Off to name a few. For a full list of benefits, please visit https://jobs.nyulangone.org/why-work-with-us/benefits-nyu-langone/#tab-id-1.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA- or CPA- accredited psychology program
- An internship with experience in pediatric psychology and completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in a hospital or related medical setting is preferred
- Licensed or license eligible in the State of New York
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated expertise in pediatric psychology, infant mental health, and early childhood development
- Demonstrated experience in working with families facing acute, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of health care professionals
- Prior experience supervising psychology trainees
- Familiarity with program development, clinical research, and data analysis is a plus
Application Instructions All interested applicants must submit their cover letter and CV in Interfolio.
