Psychology, William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry seek a Psychologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Weston, WV. Duties: The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based treatment for adults with a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including those with forensic involvement. The successful candidate will collaborate with psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. The position may also include supervision and mentorship for WVU Psychiatry residents, forensic fellows, and trainees from other disciplines. The position will support the hospital's commitment to quality care for involuntarily committed patients, fostering recovery and rehabilitation. Qualifications: Candidate must have a PhD or PsyD degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state psychology license. Successful candidate must have completed APA/CPA accredited clinical psychology graduate program, with an APA/CPA accredited internship. Applicants must be eligible to sit for ABPP in clinical psychology. Immediate eligibility for licensure in West Virginia is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital is a 200-bed, fully-accredited state psychiatric hospital and winner of an APA State/University collaboration award. The hospital provides treatment of involuntarily committed adults with a variety of diagnoses and has a dynamic forensic psychiatry program. While the facility is operated by the State Department of Health and Human Resources, our professional staff (psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers) is employed as faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine, hired through the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. WVU faculty positions include regionally competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Sharpe Hospital is an active training site for WVU Psychiatry residents, forensic fellows, and students of medicine and other disciplines. Clinical experience is enhanced by dedicated time for research and teaching. There is no call duty. William Sharpe Hospital is located just an hour south of Morgantown, WV, and is easily accessed from Interstate 79. Nearby Bridgeport, WV, is an area with steady economic advancement, beautiful homes, great city services, and the finest of schools, including the #2 ranked high school in the state. Enjoy endless outdoor recreation, championship golf, history, and arts and culture in this north-central WV region. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit and apply online at /. For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at . West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. JR25-08910 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8021 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine Sharpe Address: 936 Sharpe Hospital Road Weston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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