Clinical Child Psychologist

Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving nearly one million people in Virginia through hospitals, outpatient specialty centers and advanced primary care practices. Led by multi-specialty physician teams with a shared philosophy that puts the patient first, Carilion is committed to improving outcomes for every patient while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research.

Clinical Child Psychologist

Carilion Clinic VTCSOM

Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Not-for-profit Academic Health System

Roanoke Virginia

Full-time, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some evening hours likely

Position Overview: 
Carilion Clinic is hiring a full-time Clinical Child Psychologist located in Roanoke, VA. This position is located under the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Section, and is dynamic in its duties and responsibilities:
•    75% of time devoted to direct patient care activities.
•    25% of time devoted to supervision of psychotherapy provided by Child Psychiatry Fellows, education and teaching within the Child Psychiatry Fellowship program, and consultation and supervision of psychological service delivery within our school-based programming. 

Desired expertise includes:
•    Trained with experience in in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). 
•    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) trained/certified.
•    Expertise in evidence-based therapy and behavioral approaches for improving psychiatric outcomes among children and adolescents, and skilled in behavioral management approaches.
•    Knowledge and experience with family therapy and family systems/structural models.
•    Knowledge and ability to provide intermittent child and adolescent psychological assessments.
•    Knowledge and ability to provide effective supervision and education to psychiatry residents in clinical domains of expertise.
•    Experience and ability to treat children and adolescents who present with trauma and safety concerns, development delays, autism, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

The psychologist will demonstrate knowledge and competency of evidence-based diagnostic methods, psychotherapy, and measurement-based methods to demonstrate clinical outcomes. 

The psychologist will be knowledgeable of methods and models for promoting delivery of psychological services to a culturally diverse population and geographic catchment.

The psychologist will work well as an independent provider and function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team-based culture and structure.

The psychologist will maintain necessary requirements for a non-tenure academic appointment with Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine; requirements include, but are not limited to, effective and competent teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students. 

The psychologist will be encouraged to participate in or develop funded research and program development opportunities with emphasis on translational research and outcomes; competency and knowledge of research methods and demonstration of historical research activities is preferred.

The psychologist will be familiar with ethical, professional, and state regulations and standards for use of telehealth in delivery of psychological services.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Education: PhD or PsyD from an APA or CPA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program. Successful completion of an APA or CPA-accredited doctoral internship. 

Experience: Minimum supervised resident and postdoctoral hours for licensure as required the Virginia Board of Psychology. Completion of a specialty post-doctoral fellowship in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychology is desired, but not required.

License, certification, and/or registration: Active Virginia licensure as a clinical psychologist, or able to obtain a Virginia license to practice as a clinical psychologist by time of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Meets Carilion Clinic credentialing requirements. Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers. Committed to continuing education.

About the Roanoke Valley

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation and features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas.

The Roanoke Valley was named one of the ten most bike-friendly areas in the United States by USA Today Travel and our mountain biking has been featured by internationally-known outlets such as Pinkbike, Singletracks, Men's Journal, and Mpora. The popular Carvins Cove is regarded as a bucket list trail system for mountain bikers from around the world.

Interested in hiking? Roanoke is the largest city on the Appalachian Trail, and the local trio of Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs has become collectively known as the Triple Crown of Virginia - showcasing three of the most beautiful summits of the A.T.

The region is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway, regarded as "America's Favorite Drive" because of its spectacular beauty, Smith Mountain Lake - the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge," and four amazing Virginia State Parks.

Located at the southern tip of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, easy interstate access allows for driving distance to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and major metropolitan areas.

About Carilion

At Carilion, our employees know they can depend on each other to give their all every day, working together to do the job right. Our sense of family is what makes us a strong, growing organization. If you're looking for a place where talents are embraced, discoveries are made and care makes a real difference, this is where it all happens.

Together we have been recognized with designations, awards, and honors, accreditation by The Joint Commission, magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons, and five-star Excellence in Healthcare Awards for patient experience by Professional Research Consultants just to name a few.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.