Summary
Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Perinatal Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Psychology at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. The psychologist will also receive an appointment as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).
Job Duties
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-Provide evidence-based outpatient integrated behavioral health services to women and partners in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic during pregnancy and postpartum period.
-Participate in multidisciplinary teams working with families expecting fetuses with congenital anomalies and preparing for surgery after delivery.
-Provide inpatient consultations/interventions to labor and delivery units as needed.
-Work collaboratively with OB/MFM, Psychiatry, and Social Work to establish treatment plans during perinatal and postnatal periods.
-Program development regarding NICU services for parent support.
-Program development regarding developmental and cognitive testing for children aged 0-3 born with medical complexities.
-Supervise pediatric and psychiatry residents and psychology fellows and interns.
The position is 100% clinical, but allows ample time for research, teaching, and program development. Providers receive support for continuing education and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
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-Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology at APA-accredited programs.
-Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship.
-At least two years of relevant clinical experience in perinatal mental health or women's health (a formal postdoctoral fellowship is preferred).
-Licensed or license-eligible in Texas.
-Spanish-speaker is strongly preferred, although not required.
Please reach out with any questions about the position to the Pediatric Psychology's Division Chief, Dr. Elena Mikalsen at # College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
