Psychologist, Women's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum includes being the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and membership in the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is dedicated to excellence in patient care, high-quality trainee education, and advancing the science of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences through clinical trials and collaborative research. The department is nationally recognized as a leader in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders.

About the role

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, is recruiting for a full-time clinical-track psychologist with expertise or a strong professional interest in women’s and reproductive mental health. The psychologist will provide outpatient psychological assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy as part of the Department’s growing ambulatory clinical programs. Appointment may be made at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychological assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy, with a primary clinical focus on women’s and reproductive mental health.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, trainees, and other health care professionals to develop and deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Conduct diagnostic and psychosocial evaluations of adult patients presenting with mental health concerns related to women’s and reproductive mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum period, infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive transitions, premenstrual symptoms, perimenopause or menopause, sexual health, and other concerns.
• Evaluate and treat mood, anxiety, trauma- and stressor-related, sleep, and other psychiatric conditions commonly encountered in an outpatient women’s and reproductive mental health practice.
• Obtain comprehensive clinical, psychosocial, medical, reproductive, and treatment histories relevant to the patient’s presenting concerns.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of individuals and, when clinically appropriate, couples or families, and collaborate with physicians and other clinicians in the delivery and coordination of care.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy-informed interventions, cognitive processing therapy, exposure-based interventions, and other empirically supported approaches.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic assessment, patient goals, clinical needs, and relevant medical and psychosocial factors.
• Monitor treatment response and patient progress through clinical assessment, patient-reported outcomes, and other appropriate measures, revising treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, obstetric and gynecologic clinicians, primary care clinicians, and other referring or treating professionals to coordinate care and support continuity of treatment.
• Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and clinically significant changes in patient status to relevant members of the treatment team in accordance with applicable privacy and documentation standards.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, psychotherapy services, patient progress, clinical communications, and other required patient-care activities.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultation, and departmental activities related to outpatient psychology and women’s mental health.
• Provide clinical teaching or supervision to psychology externs and other trainees, as assigned and consistent with the faculty member’s qualifications and departmental needs.
• Perform other duties consistent with the faculty member’s clinical expertise, assigned responsibilities, and departmental needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Psychologist in the State of Ohio (prior to effective date of appointment).
• Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Specialized training, certification, or professional experience in reproductive, perinatal, or lifespan women’s mental health.
• Demonstrated expertise or substantial clinical experience in women’s and reproductive mental health.
• Experience working in an academic medical center, hospital-based outpatient practice, or interdisciplinary health care environment.
• Interest or experience in clinical program development, measurement-based care, quality improvement, education, or collaborative scholarship.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust retirement plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position (options include state pension plans or an Alternative Retirement Plan).
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.