Academic Pediatric Psychologist

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks a faculty member in its Division of Developmental Medicine. The Division is currently comprised of 30 faculty members and supports an ACGME-approved fellowship training program in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and a robust research program.  Responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, medical education of students and trainees, and participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement.

This position will primarily focus on clinical service, but provides collateral opportunities for teaching, program development, and/or research. Primary responsibilities include psychological assessment of school-aged patients in an outpatient setting with a focus in autism. Psychologists will perform independent evaluations and contribute to team-based integrated assessments. The role may include clinical teaching of post-doctoral psychology fellows, developmental-behavioral medical fellows, residents, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Opportunities to focus academic effort and growth are available in research, quality improvement, and education. Partnerships with outpatient pediatric providers, as well as faculty in TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorder) and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center are available, as is mentorship in each of these areas. All applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program and preferably have completed an APA-accredited internship. Graduate, research, and internship training experience in autism and/or other developmental differences is preferred. Bi-lingual competency in Spanish is also valued. Academic appointment and compensation will be consistent with experience and hospital policies.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care. The Department is home to approximately 500 dedicated faculty members and providers and consistently ranks in the top ten in NIH funding among U.S. medical schools, offering an exceptional work environment with the opportunity to perform superb multi-disciplinary care, education, and research.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialty programs in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Children’s Hospitals.”  The Children’s Hospital currently has 325 inpatient beds and is near completion of two additional floors which will result in more than 400 beds for the Children’s Hospital. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

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Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a medical doctorate or equivalent, hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee, be board certified or board eligible in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and have a strong record of excellence in clinical care, graduate medical education, and scholarship. Academic rank, track, and compensation will be dependent upon qualifications.  VUMC offers a generous benefits package to its faculty. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine job board, click “Apply Now” to submit.  Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

Please direct inquiries to Neisha Mimms (neisha.mimms@vumc.org).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.