Open Rank of Pediatrics- Rehabilitation Clinical Psychologist - req# 30262

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New MexicoHealth Sciences Center is recruiting a rehabilitation psychologist, rehabilitationneuropsychologist, or experienced clinical psychologist with an interest inpediatrics. The position provides anexciting opportunity to join the team at UNMH Carrie Tingley. UNMH is the only academic medical center and theonly Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, which houses the only pediatricrehabilitation program in New Mexico. The faculty position will be through theDepartment of Pediatrics with a secondary appointment in the Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Division of Child and AdolescentPsychiatry.
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New Mexico’srich cultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderfulplace to live and work. Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains andtraversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, with agrowing population in the greater metropolitan area now exceeding 900,000.Albuquerque is a four-season city with elevation ranging from 4900-6700 feet,and enjoys year-round sunshine and moderate climate. The city is famous for itsdiverse cultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture, and proximity tounlimited outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing andgolfing. New Mexico’s great naturalbeauty and rich cultures have earned the designation "Land of Enchantment."

Theposition responsibilities include:
Clinical - psychological and cognitive assessments, direct interventions withpatients and families and consultation as part of an inpatient rehabilitationteam. The inpatient pediatric program provides services to pediatric patients whohave experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke,amputation, complex medical conditions, and post-acute illness. Thisprogram also has a strong emphasis on providing services in an outpatient pediatricsetting. There is an opportunity to develop an outpatient practice in an areaof interest, with a need for experience in cognitive rehabilitation, chronic healthconditions, trauma, and pain

• Consultation - frequent multidisciplinary collaboration with providers from a range of medical subspecialties.
• Research - opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects or develop an independent research program.
• Education - opportunities to supervise and provide didactic education to trainees in the two APA Accredited psychology internship programs in Albuquerque, with additional opportunities to provide education to all levels of medical school learners.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or PsyD.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience.
• Successful completion of EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology).
• Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational, teaching and supervisory experience with trainees in multiple disciplines.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience providing interdisciplinary clinical services to an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation population.
• Post-doctoral experience or training in pediatric or rehabilitation psychology.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and having a keen interest in working with children with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, and neurobehavioral problems.
• Experience in integrative behavioral health setting providing brief interventions to children and families.
• Strong clinical skills in motivational interviewing, brief solution focused therapy, and behavioral interventions.
• Ability to provide consultation to families, schools, and providers that address children with special healthcare needs challenging behaviors.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse and underserved communities.

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