University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Salt Lake City, UT
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Utah is seeking a Child Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Health Integration to work in a high school-based health clinic at West High School in Salt Lake City. This role involves providing mental health services to adolescents aged 12-18, focusing on individual and group therapy, as well as psychological assessments. The psychologist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to teaching and scholarly projects within the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy to adolescents with a range of mental health needs.
- Conduct psychological assessments as needed.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatricians, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurse practitioners.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring graduate students and medical trainees.
- Engage in scholarly projects and research within the Division of Behavioral Health.
Requirements
- PhD or PsyD in clinical, counseling, school, or combined psychology from an APA accredited program.
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
- Experience working with adolescents in a mental health setting is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in an educational system is preferred but not necessary.
- Interest in integrated behavioral health settings.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately
- Faculty development and mentoring program
