Perinatal Psychologist (Assistant Professor)

3w3 weeks ago

Baylor College of Medicine

San Antonio, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $155,000

About this role

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Perinatal Psychologist to join the Division of Maternal Mental Health at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. The role includes an appointment as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at BCM. CHRISTUS Children's is a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital partnering with BCM for pediatric services.

Provide evidence-based outpatient integrated behavioral health services to women and partners in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic during pregnancy and postpartum. Participate in multidisciplinary teams supporting families expecting fetuses with congenital anomalies preparing for surgery after delivery. Offer inpatient consultations and interventions to labor and delivery units as needed.

Work collaboratively with OB/MFM, Psychiatry, and Social Work to establish treatment plans during perinatal and postnatal periods. Engage in program development for NICU parent support services and developmental cognitive testing for children aged 0-3 with medical complexities. Supervise pediatric and psychiatry residents, psychology fellows, and interns.

The position is 100% clinical with ample time for research, teaching, and program development. Providers receive support for continuing education and professional development. Baylor College of Medicine is recognized for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from APA-accredited programs
Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship
At least two years of relevant clinical experience in perinatal mental health or women's health (formal postdoctoral fellowship preferred)
Licensed or license-eligible in Texas
Spanish-speaker strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based outpatient integrated behavioral health services to women and partners in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Participate in multidisciplinary teams working with families expecting fetuses with congenital anomalies and preparing for surgery after delivery
Provide inpatient consultations/interventions to labor and delivery units as needed
Work collaboratively with OB/MFM, Psychiatry, and Social Work to establish treatment plans during perinatal and postnatal periods
Develop programs regarding NICU services for parent support
Develop programs regarding developmental and cognitive testing for children aged 0-3 born with medical complexities
Supervise pediatric and psychiatry residents and psychology fellows and interns