Open Rank of Pediatrics- Rehabilitation Clinical Psychologist

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico
Health Sciences Center is recruiting a rehabilitation psychologist, rehabilitation
neuropsychologist, or experienced clinical psychologist with an interest in
pediatrics. The position provides an
exciting opportunity to join the team at UNMH Carrie Tingley. UNMH is the only academic medical center and the
only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, which houses the only pediatric
rehabilitation program in New Mexico. The faculty position will be through the
Department of Pediatrics with a secondary appointment in the Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
This is an academic position.
UNM comes under the scope of various loan repayment and loan
forgiveness application opportunities for eligible providers. Application to
these programs is required under each agency's application process, criteria,
deadlines, and approval processes.

New Mexico's
rich cultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderful
place to live and work. Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains and
traversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, with a
growing population in the greater metropolitan area now exceeding 900,000.
Albuquerque is a four-season city with elevation ranging from 4900-6700 feet,
and enjoys year-round sunshine and moderate climate. The city is famous for its
diverse cultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture, and proximity to
unlimited outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing and
golfing. New Mexico's great natural
beauty and rich cultures have earned the designation "Land of Enchantment."

The
position responsibilities include:
Clinical - psychological and cognitive assessments, direct interventions with
patients and families and consultation as part of an inpatient rehabilitation
team. The inpatient pediatric program provides services to pediatric patients who
have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke,
amputation, complex medical conditions, and post-acute illness. This
program also has a strong emphasis on providing services in an outpatient pediatric
setting. There is an opportunity to develop an outpatient practice in an area
of interest, with a need for experience in cognitive rehabilitation, chronic health
conditions, trauma, and pain

• Consultation - frequent multidisciplinary collaboration with providers from a range of medical subspecialties
• Research - opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects or develop an independent research program
• Education - opportunities to supervise and provide didactic education to trainees in the two APA Accredited psychology internship programs in Albuquerque, with additional opportunities to provide education to all levels of medical school learners

Minimum
Requirements:

• PhD or PsyD.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience.
• Successful completion of EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology).
• Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Educational, teaching and supervisory experience with trainees in multiple disciplines.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience providing interdisciplinary clinical services to an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation population.
• Post-doctoral experience or training in pediatric or rehabilitation psychology.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and having a keen interest in working with children with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, and neurobehavioral problems.
• Experience in integrative behavioral health setting providing brief interventions to children and families.
• Strong clinical skills in motivational interviewing, brief solution focused therapy, and behavioral interventions.
• Ability to provide consultation to families, schools, and providers that address children with special healthcare needs challenging behaviors.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse and underserved communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For best consideration, applications must be received by 04/25/2025; however, the position will remain open until filled. A complete application must contain a CV, Cover Letter consisting of diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information, you may contact Denise Taylor at DTaylor@salud.unm.edu.

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