Assistant Professor, Emory University

Faculty Appointment

Child Psychologist

Emory University 

Atlanta, Georgia

                                                                

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Programs, is accepting applications for a position of Clinical Psychologist, open academic rank. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 1, 2014 and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The rank and track of the position are open, and compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of selected applicant.

Job Description:  Provide individual and group therapy for Emory Clinic patients.  Individual therapy will include CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, or other short-term therapies.  The individual will form and lead groups.  The person also may do couples/family therapy.  Major clinical diagnoses for treatment will include mood, anxiety, and developing personality disorders. Teaching of Psychology and Psychiatry trainees is expected as part of the position.  Research expertise is an important plus.

Qualifications:  The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program and have completed an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association.  The candidate must have a current license to practice by the GA State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or be license-eligible in GA.  The candidate must have an outstanding reputation in the field along with excellent organizational skills.  The candidate must have the ability to successfully work in a complex environment and to communicate effectively.  The candidate must have academic qualifications commensurate with an appointment at or above the level of Assistant Professor. Recommended start date:  September 1, 2015

A letter of interest, a C.V., and three letters of reference should be sent to: W. Edward Craighead, Ph.D., J. Rex Fuqua Professor, Vice Chair of Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Programs, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, 101 Woodruff Circle, Suite 4000, Atlanta, GA 30307. Application materials may be submitted via internet to ecraigh@Emory.edu. “EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer”