University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics-Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Open Date: Aug 19, 2025

Help us grow our team to improve access to behavioral health services!  The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical track faculty psychologist in Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health to provide clinical services and education in our new outpatient Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health clinic. The focus of this position will be providing general child and adolescent mental health services. In addition to outpatient psychology services, the clinic houses developmental and behavioral pediatrics, integrative medicine, and psychiatry.  As part of the larger UVA Health Children’s system, the clinic serves all children regardless of insurance status and language preference.

Responsibilities will include:

• Outpatient mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with a wide range of presenting mental and behavioral health concerns 
• Consultation to medical and interprofessional teams
• Teaching medical fellows, residents, and medical students
• Participation on departmental and health system committee

The Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, UVA Health Children’s, and UVA Pediatric Psychology are extremely collegial and collaborative environments. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to our institutional core values and will have experience working with children and families from a range of backgrounds.  Generalist training and experience in child and adolescent mental health care is strongly preferred.

Candidates also must possess a PhD/PsyD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. The new faculty member will be expected to obtain board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology once eligible. 

Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health provides clinical service for the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children’s Hospital. The Section currently is comprised of eleven pediatric and clinical child psychologists and is rapidly expanding. The psychologists work closely with pediatrician colleagues, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, and multi-disciplined allied health staff. Our clinical child and pediatric psychologists and developmental and integrative health colleagues have outstanding working relationships with providers in the community as well as with other pediatric subspecialists and colleagues in other areas of the UVA Health System.

The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. The University is consistently ranked among the top public institutions in the United States. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center. As a world-class academic medical center, UVA Health features 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center serving central Virginia, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU. UVA Children’s Hospital has been recognized as Virginia’s #1 children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report for four consecutive years and holds national rankings in eight subspecialties. 

Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Mall’s entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life. 

Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive—both professionally and personally—in an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Qualifications

Candidates also must possess a PhD/PsyD or equivalent from an APA-accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and be skilled in interprofessional practice in a complex, academic medical environment. The new faculty member will be expected to obtain board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology once eligible.

Application Instructions

Please complete your application online (https://apply.interfolio.com/171660) and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume  
• The names, titles and contact information, including email, for three references

For additional information about the position please contact Laura Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Director of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health, at LAS9BZ@uvahealth.org. 

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