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Clinical Geropsychologist

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West Virginia University School of Medicine, the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute seek a Clinical Geropsychologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

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The Geropsychologist will provide assessment, intervention, and consultation services to older adults and their family members/caregivers. The candidate will play an integral role in the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Memory Health Center, which is the only multi-disciplinary specialty clinic in the state of West Virginia that specializes in: specific diagnosis of dementia and underlying conditions, development of a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, and interventions to address caregiver and family needs of the patient. In addition, the candidate will provide outpatient clinical services and expand and develop new services/programming for older adults within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. Another component is teaching medical students, residents, and fellows as well as psychology interns in our APA-accredited internship program.

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Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited graduate program with an APA/CPA-approved internship. Applicants must be eligible to sit for ABPP in geropsychology. Immediate eligibility for licensure in West Virginia is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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Within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong collaborative focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.  The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry is dedicated to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in fostering a multicultural pluralistic environment.

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The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by our 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

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Morgantown, West Virginia is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate.  The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

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Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one.  To learn more visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org, and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/careers/.  For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pamela.furbee@wvumedicine.org.  

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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.