"Open Rank Clinical Practice Track, Clinical Psychologist, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine"

Position Description

The University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, is seeking a clinical psychologists for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, on the Clinical Practice Track. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34 (https://policy.uw.edu/#2434). Full-/part-time status is negotiable. Please be advised that part-time positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship or permanent residence sponsorship by the University of Washington.

The position is available beginning in Winter 2025; an earlier or later start date is negotiable, subject to credentilaing timelines.

In addition to clinical work, teaching, scholarship, and service are integral to all Clinical Practice positions. The initial appointment period will be three years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. Faculty on the clinical practice track hold multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.

We offer a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Opportunities will be available for building an academic career that includes clinical activity, teaching, research, and program development.

Clinical duties will include delivery of rehabilitation psychology services (e.g., psychotherapy, consultation) both on inpatient and outpatient at Harborview Medical Center, with possibility of working at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC)-Montlake Campus as needed or vice versa.

Outpatient services include brief interventions and psychoeducation, and inpatient services include consultation-liaison services on acute care/burn service. The selected candidate will be expected to provide care for the many populations served by The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, including patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, burn injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and cancer.

Opportunities are available for supervision of psychology predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees within our APA-accredited internship and fellowship programs, as well as lectures at the graduate/medical school level. Opportunities also are available for mentorship, career growth, and leadership. The individuals hired for this position will work with marginalized and culturally diverse communities and with trainees holding a range of worldviews.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice $8,800 - $10,918 per month ($105,600 - $ 134,946 annually), Associate Professor of Clinical Practice $10,833 - $13,434 per month ($129,996 - $164,432 annually), Professor of Clinical Practice $ $12,500 - $17,204 per month ($150,000 - $210,577 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include any of the following: incentive through UW Physicians (UWP), moving allowance, relocation incentive.

For psychologists whose practice plan compensation makes them eligible for separate benefits beyond those outlined in the general Benefits Information section below, detail about the potential additional benefits may be reviewed at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is nationally recognized for outstanding research, clinical care, and education. We consistently rank among the best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation in US News & World Report, which also ranks us #1 in Washington. The Department has an exceptional record of successful extramural research funding and interprofessional collaboration. We offer rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning.

• As one of the largest recipients of rehabilitation research funding in the country, research is a key focus of our department. Key research focus areas include limb loss, pain, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and disability. Our faculty collaborate extensively with other departments within the School of Medicine, as well as with outside institutions. In fiscal year 2023, our department researchers received more than $15.7 million in awards from government and private sources. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)/ Administration for Community Living (ACL) were our top sponsors, comprising a total of 72% of the awards we received. In addition, our departmental faculty who are based at VA Puget Sound Health Care System have a total of $21.8 million in current funding.
• The department has four clinical divisions: General Physiatry, Sports and Spine Physiatry, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology. Faculty provide clinical services across four UW Medicine campuses: Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest, and UW Eastside Specialty Center. More than 25 of our faculty are based at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, which are UW Medicine-affiliated organizations. The Sports and Spine division provides care at seven clinics throughout the UW Medicine system.

The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to continually building an inclusive culture; has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and believes that diversity fosters excellence.

Seattle is one of the most scenic and livable cities in the United States.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD or foreign equivalent from an APA-approved clinical psychology graduate school program and also must be licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the State of Washington.

Application Instructions

Please upload the following required documents via this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/169960

• CV
• Responsive Cover Letter that includes statements of interest/experience in clinical care, research, and teaching
• Diversity statement that reflects your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced broadly in such areas as course content, hiring practice involvement, community service, etc.
• Names and addresses of four professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries