Clinical Psychologist-Director, Intensive Services, Neurodevelopmental Unit

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 opportunity
• Partner with lead psychiatrist in developing a neurodevelopmental unit with influence and development of the greater continuum of care for Neurodev populations
• Bring innovative ideas and experiences to help build the neurodevelopmental psychology program with an interdisciplinary team approach
• Excellent work-life balance - Monday to Friday schedule
• Work at the brand new CHKD Mental Health Hospital on the same campus as CHKD Children's Hospital
• Faculty appointment at Eastern Virginia Medical School for qualified individuals
• Potential to conduct research
• Exceptional 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 Beach
• Rated 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 lofts
• Nearby historic district (Ghent) walkable from the medical center, with many amenities
• A lower cost of living than the national average
• Virginia 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 training
• Enjoy a biking/pedestrian culture and a plethora of outdoor activities afforded by 144 miles of shoreline
• Indulge in a world-class culinary scene starring fresh seafood, Spanish tapas, and Southern-fried chicken and biscuits
• Explore countless recreational options, including golf, local wineries and breweries, museums, zoos, gardens, and performing arts venues
• Easy access to Washington, DC, and the Shenandoah/Blue Ridge Mountains

Clinical Psychologist Director Intensive Services Neurodevelopmental Unit
• Norfolk, Virginia