UNIV - Clinical Psychologist/Open Rank - Psychiatry: Biobehavioral Medicine

About the role

The Division of Biobehavioral Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina is hiring for a clinical psychologist position. Candidate will be integrated into an existing Behavioral Medicine Clinic. This is a combined position that is 30% funded through MUSC’s Acute, Critical Care and Trauma ICCE, specifically the SC Burn Center.

Responsibilities

• 70% clinical services in Behavioral Medicine Clinic: Pre-surgical evaluations, initial psychosocial assessments, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and post-surgical psychological care.
• 30% clinical services in the SC Burn Center: Behavioral health screening and assessment of patients and families during and after burn recovery, creation of treatment plans, psychotherapy, and behavioral health support.
• Develop, grow, and extend behavioral health services to patients and families of burn victims in SC.
• Consultation and interprofessional collaboration with Burn Center providers regarding optimal treatment planning for patients and families during and after burn recovery.

Requirements

• A doctoral level, licensed Psychologist with a valid unrestricted license to practice in SC (or eligible for licensure in SC).
• Strong background and clinical expertise in health psychology.
• Proficiency in providing empirically supported evaluation and treatment interventions.
• Willingness to engage in quality improvement and research projects with Behavioral Medicine and Burn Center populations.
• Interest in supervising trainees in psychology.
• Enthusiasm in identifying opportunities for program development.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a doctoral degree in Psychology and a valid license to practice in South Carolina.
• Potential for additional qualifications may include experience in health psychology, trauma, and burn care.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in health psychology.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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