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JOB TITLE:
Faculty Behaviorist - Clinical Assistant Professor
JOB PURPOSE:
In this setting, the behavioral science faculty member will support our residents’
- acquisition of systemic and relational therapeutic clinical skills to work effectively with individuals, couples and families in their continuity practice; and
- professionalization by helping them identify and enact their own professional values and visions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident observation sessions: The faculty member will provide live supervision for residents in clinic to guide learning of behavioral medicine and psychosocial skills in the context of their clinical practice, and to provide feedback and coaching
Resident clinical support: The faculty member will support residents with their patients’ behavioral needs through consultation and coaching
Resident support and advising: The faculty member will meet with residents as needed to provide support and advising, and may support them with community engagement, advocacy, and clinical quality improvement projects
Teaching: The faculty member will engage in teaching sessions in the residency (seminars, didactics)
Clinical practice: The faculty member will see patients independently in the FMC to provide family or individual therapy as needed
Administration: The faculty member will participate in various residency and departmental administrative duties (meetings with faculty, residents and FMC staff; residency applicant selection; departmental and residency retreats; faculty development)
Scholarly activity: The faculty member will engage in scholarly activities (local, regional, national presentations; publications; quality improvement projects)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field from an APA/CPA accredited program; OR Master of Social Work, Community Mental Health, Marriage & Family Therapy, or equivalent graduate degree
Experience:
One (1) year of post-graduate experience in the area of Behavioral Health in medically underserved and culturally diverse settings; OR One (1) year of clinical experience or two (2) years of post-doctoral experience in the area of Health Psychology in medically underserved and culturally diverse settings
Licenses & Certifications:
Licensure as Psychologist – PSY in Wyoming; OR Possession of California Mental Health License (LPCC, LMFT, LCSW).
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated cultural competence in working with vulnerable populations o Ability to work with a broad spectrum population and provide trauma informed care
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated ability in teaching and clinical supervision o Demonstrated clinical, educational, and administrative skills with a strong commitment to an academic career as a clinician-educator
- Breadth of training and experience to include emphasis on working with a wide variety of patient populations and evidence-based practice
- Skill in providing mental health assessments as well as clinically appropriate treatment modalities
- Clinical skills for a wide variety of DSM IV diagnoses, evaluations, and consultation
- Ability to provide clinical service to a wide range of ages and to persons having any number of health -related issues, including chronic illness, traumatic injury, physical disability, mental illness, and end -of-life decision making o Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/19/2025 will receive full consideration.
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to [email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
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