Pediatric Psychologist F71080
Therapy and assessment only in this state.
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Pediatric Psychologist – Academic Medical Center in United States. Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching and training fellows, students, staff, and professionals, with regard to clinical evaluations, treatments, and program development. Research
- Assisting and supporting on
- going funded research, applying for grants as appropriate, and participating in the dissemination of science and practice, including writing of articles and presentations. Service
- Participating in university and department committees as requested. Engaging in activities sponsored by advocacy and service organizations for individuals with autonomic disorders. Clinical
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and Virginia state licensure or license
- eligibility
- Experience with assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and complex pediatric medical conditions
- Board eligibility
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Commonwealth University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Evaluations, Program Development, Grant Application, Scientific Dissemination, Psychological Interventions, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavior Therapies, Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The position involves providing psychological interventions and health/behavioral interventions to youth and young adults with autonomic disorders, alongside consultation to interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities also include teaching/training staff, supporting funded research, and leading the de...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Health Benefits, Paid Annual and Holiday Leave, Generous Tuition Benefits, Retirement Planning, Tax-Deferred Annuity, Employee Discounts, Well-Being Resources, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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