Post Doctoral Fellow

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Type of Position:
Fellow

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
COM Peds Psychology

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The UAMS Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position, with the Fellowship providing 2000 hours of supervised training (which meets APPIC standards and Arkansas Psychology Board licensure requirements for postdoctoral training hours). The Fellowship program is a part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary training effort within the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS, and involves other trainees such as medical fellows, residents, students, social work interns, and speech/language pathology interns. In addition, psychologists are embedded in other sections within the Department of Pediatrics (i.e., Children at Risk, Adolescent Medicine, Behavioral Pediatrics, Center for Applied Research and Evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D required

• Only graduates of an APA or CPA accredited programs will be considered.

• Applicants should have completed a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (AAPIC).

• All incoming Fellows must obtain a Provisional License (https://psychologyboard.arkansas.gov ).

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct face-to-face psychological services, including diagnostic interviews, consultation, and brief interventions within outpatient medical subspecialty clinics, psychoeducational, developmental, neuropsychological, and behavioral assessment, outpatient psychotherapy, and inpatient hospital consultation-liaison.

• Engage in supervision, professional development, didactic sessions, and related activities.

• Collaborate interprofessionally to support developmental initiatives and foster collaboration among healthcare professionals.

• Contribute to program development initiatives, potentially collaborating with faculty on quality improvement (Q/I) and research projects.

• Allocate time for additional conferences, trainings, and preparation for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

• Participate in didactic and training activities, including pediatric and psychosocial grand rounds, developmental and behavioral lectures, interdisciplinary journal clubs, monthly peer review/case conferences, and psychology presentations.

• Dedicate 2-6 hours per week to direct learning activities to enhance professional skills and knowledge.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes