CLIN AST PROF - Psychology Division

Psychology Division • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychology for outpatient practice. The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenured multi-mission track faculty position. This position provides traditional or intensive therapeutic services to children, adults, and families in an outpatient setting. As a faculty member in a teaching institution, the position will also provide individual supervision for graduate practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. The Department of Psychiatry has flagship programs in Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders (OCRDs) diagnosis and treatment, with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and treatment, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Expertise in ERP/CBT for OCRDs and/or PCIT is of specific interest for this position. Depending on expertise and experience, this position may also coordinate patient care within the OCRD or PCIT programs. In addition, faculty in the Department of Psychiatry are engaged in UF and national collaborations that afford rich opportunities for career development. The Department of Psychiatry and Division of Psychology offer an extensive network for clinical research/ scholarly collaborations. There is also the opportunity for program development involving inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and consultation. As a faculty member in the College of Medicine, the candidate will contribute to its educational mission by participating in graduate and/or medical education, particularly the teaching of psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and mental health counselor interns, as well as child fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students during rotations and seminar teaching. Finally, the successful candidate must be willing to engage in service at the level of the department, college, and larger profession.

Requirements

• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist – the applicant must be licensed when the position starts

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in provision of evidence-based psychotherapy treatment of OCRDs and/or PCIT (e.g., Certified PCIT within-agency, regional, or global trainer) is strongly preferred
• Strong teaching interest and experience with teaching
• Experience as a clinical supervisor
• Completed an accredited psychology program with the American Psychological Association
• Strong candidates will be motivated mental health providers with a desire for a career within an academic setting
• Experience with children
• Possess prior clinical experience in a teaching institution or service setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide traditional or intensive therapeutic services to children, adults, and families in an outpatient setting.
• Provide individual supervision for graduate practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Coordinate patient care within the OCRD or PCIT programs (depending on expertise and experience).
• Participate in graduate and/or medical education, particularly the teaching of psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and mental health counselor interns, as well as child fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students during rotations and seminar teaching.
• Engage in service at the level of the department, college, and larger profession.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, winter break, and personal holidays
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree