JOB DETAILS :
Children's Specialty Group and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD), located in highly desirable coastal Virginia, seek a licensed clinical psychologist to serve as Clinical Director of Intensive Services - Neurodevelopmental Unit (NDU). The new leader will combine clinical activities and leadership, providing a full range of direct and indirect care services in an innovative, interdisciplinary setting. Direct psychological services include evidence-based assessment and treatment of children and families. Indirect patient care includes program development and evaluation; oversight of NDU treatment program delivery by milieu / behavioral therapists; collaboration with nursing, psychiatry, pediatrics, and other specialties as appropriate; and clinical supervision and oversight.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, either a PsyD or PhD from an APA / CPA accredited program
- Successful completion of an APA / CPA accredited pre-doctoral internship
- Previous clinical experience in pediatric / clinical child and adolescent psychology treating youth with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Experience with service delivery in inpatient or residential treatment settings preferred
- Experience providing clinical supervision to mental health providers
Opportunity Highlights
Next step in your career - Clinical psychologist neurodevelopmental leadership opportunityPartner with lead psychiatrist in developing a neurodevelopmental unit with influence and development of the greater continuum of care for Neurodev populationsBring innovative ideas and experiences to help build the neurodevelopmental psychology program with an interdisciplinary team approachExcellent work-life balance - Monday to Friday scheduleWork at the brand new CHKD Mental Health Hospital on the same campus as CHKD Children's HospitalFaculty appointment at Eastern Virginia Medical School for qualified individualsPotential to conduct researchExceptional quality of life – #9 Best City for US Doctors (The Darwinian Doctor 2021)Community Information – Live in Norfolk, Virginia
Vibrant downtown energy and warm historic neighborhood charm?underscore?why Norfolk, Virginia,?was named "America's Favorite City" (Travel + Leisure 2017).?Miles of shoreline, including Virginia Beach, make Norfolk an outside lover's paradise.
Beautiful Hampton Roads area and a 20-minute drive to Virginia BeachRated No. 3 on the index of Emerging Creative Hubs in the US (WeTransfer's 2022)No. 9 Best City for US doctors (The Darwinian Doctor 2021)Affordable housing, including Colonial-inspired townhomes, waterfront condos, and downtown loftsNearby historic district (Ghent) walkable from the medical center, with many amenitiesA lower cost of living than the national averageVirginia is a 2022 Best Place to Practice (Medscape)Outstanding educational options, including local colleges and universities, as well as our health system's continuing ed opportunities, from Grand Rounds to evidence-based trainingEnjoy a biking / pedestrian culture and a plethora of outdoor activities afforded by 144 miles of shorelineIndulge in a world-class culinary scene starring fresh seafood, Spanish tapas, and Southern-fried chicken and biscuitsExplore countless recreational options, including golf, local wineries and breweries, museums, zoos, gardens, and performing arts venuesEasy access to Washington, DC, and the Shenandoah / Blue Ridge MountainsREQUIREMENTS : BENEFITS :
FACILITY :
Academic