Job Description

How to Apply

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV and letter of interest to Emily Fredericks, PhD, Director, Division of Pediatric Psychology ([email protected]). 

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Psychology at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health invites applications for a faculty appointment (open rank) within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan (UM) Medical School. The University of Michigan is in Ann Arbor, a vibrant and diverse community consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the United States. 

We are seeking a pediatric psychologist to join the M-COPE Program (UM Congenital Heart Center Psychosocial and Educational Program) within the UM Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. The M-COPE Program aims to 1) increase access to mental health care for patients throughout the lifespan, from fetal through adult congenital heart disease care, 2) be a leading, nationally recognized program for psychosocial research in pediatric cardiology, and 3) provide training to all learners in the psychosocial care of pediatric and young adult cardiology patients and families. As an international, high-surgical volume referral center, the UM Congenital Heart Center is one of the largest and most experienced cardiology programs in the world. Together with our M-COPE psychology team, the UM Congenital Heart Center is proud to lead research in cardiac neurodevelopmental care, mental health intervention and outcomes research, social determinants of health, healthcare disparities, and more. Together with their cardiology colleagues, our M-COPE psychologists are leaders within Cardiac Networks United and the NHLBI-funded Pediatric Heart Network. 

Clinical effort will be directed toward providing behavioral health services to adolescents and adults with heart disease and their families across inpatient, outpatient and multidisciplinary clinic settings. This recruitment is targeting faculty effort to specifically support, 1) program development in transition and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) care and 2) general cardiology clinic mental health referrals, while also supporting ongoing grant-funded research led by our team members. Based on the background of the candidate, effort will be allocated to allow opportunity to engage in extramurally funded research/scholarly activity that aligns with the overall objectives and activities of the Division of Pediatric Psychology, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, and the M-COPE Program.

The administrative home of the successful candidate would be the Division of Pediatric Psychology, which is comprised of 25 faculty who are fully integrated into pediatric subspecialty and primary care areas, and have close and supportive working relationships with both community pediatricians and hospital-based physician specialists. Supervision and training for pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellows, interns, advanced practicum students, pediatric house officers, and medical students is expected. 

Required Qualifications*

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree from an APA/CPA-accredited program and internship, postdoctoral training in pediatric psychology, and be licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan. Successful applicants will have clinical expertise in pediatric behavioral health and pediatric and adult congenital and acquired heart diseases, along with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong foundation in evidence-based practice. Experience in program development, implementation, and clinical research is also highly desirable. This role will collaborate closely with providers and medical leadership across the many service lines at Michigan Medicine, ancillary support services, community providers, and Michigan Medicine administration. Faculty rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of the selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screening. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.  Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department Pediatrics, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   

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