Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor College of Medicine and CHRISTUS Children's
CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.

Baylor College of Medicine ( www.bcm.edu ) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Perinatal Psychologist to join the Division of Maternal Mental Health at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. The psychologist will also receive an appointment as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). This position has a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Job Duties

• Provide evidence-based outpatient integrated behavioral health services to women and partners in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams working with families expecting fetuses with congenital anomalies and preparing for surgery after delivery.
• Provide inpatient consultations/interventions to labor and delivery units as needed.
• Work collaboratively with OB/MFM, Psychiatry, and Social Work to establish treatment plans during perinatal and postnatal periods.
• Program development regarding NICU services for parent support.
• Program development regarding developmental and cognitive testing for children aged 0-3 born with medical complexities.
• Supervise pediatric and psychiatry residents and psychology fellows and interns.

The position is 100% clinical, but allows ample time for research, teaching, and program development. Providers receive support for continuing education and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology at APA-accredited programs.
• Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship.
• At least two years of relevant clinical experience in perinatal mental health or women's health (a formal postdoctoral fellowship is preferred).
• Licensed or license-eligible in Texas.
• Spanish-speaker is strongly preferred, although not required.