Department of Family and Community MedicineDirector of Behavioral HealthAcademic Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency ProgramPenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pa. The Department of Family & Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a licensed clinical or health psychologist to join our residency core faculty in beautiful Hershey, PA. Our 3-year, ACGME-accredited program admits 8 residents per year and provides a collaborative learning environment for residents and faculty. Our Family and Community Medicine Department provides quality primary care that is holistic, compassionate, and coordinated across our health system. We provide a safe, cost-effective environment that is patient-centered for the entire community. The prospective faculty will have an academic appointment in the College of Medicine (Fixed-term) with academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) commensurate with experience. Position Information 1.0 FTEExciting dual role, serving as Residency Core Faculty and licensed clinical psychologist in the oldest academic department of family and community medicine in the United States. Joint academic appointment with the Departments of Family and Community Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Clinical opportunities include both outpatient and inpatient experiences. Residency Core Faculty - 0.6 FTE Development and administration of the family medicine residency behavioral health curriculum Provision and facilitation of resident behavioral health didactics and seminars, including scheduling guest speakers Direct observation and feedback of resident-patient encounters Resident recruitment, retention, and mentorship/coaching Assist Program Director and Associate Program Directors in the successful operation and continuous improvement of the Family Medicine Residency Program Collaborate on resident research and quality improvement projects, with excellent opportunities for publishing and conference presentations Participation (teaching and potential preceptorship) in the Hershey Medical Center s, APA-approved, Doctoral Psychology Internship Training Program Participation (teaching) in postdoctoral training programs Participation in the community of psychologists at Penn State Health with psychologists from various academic departments Clinic - 0.3 FTE 2 sessions/week of outpatient consulting and behavioral health for your own patient panel 1 session/week consulting on the FCM inpatient service Department Administration 0.1 FTE Personal research, publications, and other scholarly activities Opportunity to collaborate with the Penn State College of Medicine, including potential for teaching and medical student mentorship Support Department initiatives and outreach efforts WHAT WE RE OFFERING: Competitive salary Generous benefits package that includes malpractice, health insurance & CME reimbursement Participation in resident medical student, and psychologist education A high-quality department with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches and programs Experienced Family Medicine colleagues and collaborative leadership Academic rank commensurate with experience WHAT WE RE SEEKING: PhD or PsyD (doctoral degree) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology with formal education, supervised training, and experience in behavioral health or health psychology from an APA- accredited institution Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Pennsylvania as a psychologist Eligible for Board Certification as a psychologist (Clinical or Health Psychology) under the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Advanced individual and group counseling skills required Strong knowledge of medical education; social determinants of health; wellness; and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging preferred Experience working with Family Medicine residents preferred but not required WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. For more information: Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation. For a full list with more detailed information: Please contact Amber Winters at for additional information. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence that s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That s all you.
