Job Description
Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:
The Division of Psychology within the Department of Pediatrics includes more than 60 pediatric, clinical, and neuropsychologists practicing across subspecialty areas at Texas Children's Hospital, providing care in both the inpatient and outpatient environments. Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), our academic home, is also home to outstanding psychology training programs at the graduate, internship, and postdoctoral levels.
About Texas Children's:
Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is the largest children's hospital in the United States and the primary teaching/training center for BCM’s Department of Pediatrics. TCH is consistently designated by U.S. News and World Report for Honor Roll status in pediatrics, and it is situated in Houston, one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the country.
Summary
The IRU at TCH is a 16-bed, CARF-accredited unit that provides comprehensive care and addresses the physical, cognitive, psychological, developmental, and educational needs of patients and their families. The IRU is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, and significant consultation and collaborative care is expected.
Job Duties
The psychologist in this role will provide pediatric psychology services to children and adolescents admitted to the Texas Children’s Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU). Some post-discharge outpatient services will also be expected.
Minimum Qualifications
- A doctorate in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from an APA or CPA approved program
- Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship
- Licensure or license-eligibility in Texas
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Karin Price, Psychology Division Chief, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine: klprice@texaschildrens.org.
The Psychology Division at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital is honored to serve our diverse Houston community. Bicultural/bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply, given the need for Spanish and other non-English language assessment services in our community.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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