UNIV - Open Rank Psychologist - Pediatrics: Cardiology

UNIV - Open Rank Psychologist - Pediatrics: Cardiology The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time pediatric psychologist to join the Pediatric Cardiology team as an embedded psychologist in the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. We are seeking a psychologist who has passion for the pediatric cardiac patient population as well as a high level of initiative and innovation in providing care. This psychologist will provide family-focused inpatient and outpatient clinic based intervention for infants, children and adolescents and their caregivers with behavioral, mental health, and developmental concerns. In this role, the psychologist will collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team on plan of care, coordinate team meetings across psychosocial staff (including neuropsychology, palliative care, speech and occupational therapists, social work, and child life) to facilitate care provision, conduct brief assessments and conduct evaluations for minors. The psychologist will have an opportunity to participate in program development and quality improvement activities. Opportunities are available to be engaged in medical education with students, residents, and fellows. This is primarily a clinical position, but opportunities to collaborate on research with colleagues are available. The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital is recognized across the nation as a leader in the highly specialized fields of pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery. We are the only pediatric heart center in South Carolina and our services include cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization and intervention, cardiac intensive care, mechanical support, and heart transplantation. The Heart Center team is comprised of 3 cardiac surgeons, over 25 pediatric cardiologists, 10 advanced practice providers, a cardiac dietitian, and a doctor of pharmacy. Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care also includes team members from pediatric palliative care, social work, chaplain support, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and child life. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling or school psychology, an internship from an APA-approved program, and a postdoctoral fellowship. Intern and/or fellowship in Pediatric Psychology is preferred. Prior experience working with children with cardiac conditions or a solid organ transplant is highly desirable. Candidates must have experience working with pediatric populations including skills in young child assessment and experience with empirically-supported intervention for children and adolescents with comorbid medical and behavioral health concerns. Experience with CBT and family systems approaches to treatment is desirable. Candidates must be a US citizen or permanent US resident and eligible for licensure in South Carolina.