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Baylor College of Medicine
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Psychiatry Research (Assistant Professor)
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,471 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of Texas. If license-eligible at the time of hire, Texas licensure must be obtained within the timeframe required by Baylor College of Medicine.
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Summary The Clinical Psychologist will advance the Department's clinical, research, and academic missions through participation in clinical and translational mental health research, coordination of strategic research initiatives, scholarly activity, and grant development. Responsibilities include supporting federally funded, foundation-supported, and consortium research programs; coordinating the Welcome Trust initiative; mentoring trainees and research staff; authoring scientific manuscripts; securing external funding; and contributing to the strategic growth of the Department's research and educational programs.Job Duties:
Participate in clinical and translational mental health research initiatives. Coordinate the Department's Welcome Trust research initiative. Support federally funded, foundation-supported, and consortium research programs led by Dr. Storch. Develop, submit, and manage externally funded research grants. Prepare and publish scholarly manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in educational, mentorship, and supervisory activities involving trainees, postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff. Participate in departmental meetings, academic conferences, and faculty development activities. Contribute to the strategic growth and advancement of the Department's research and education programs. Perform other faculty duties as assigned in support of the Department's academic mission.Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in the State of Texas. If license-eligible at the time of hire, Texas licensure must be obtained within the timeframe required by Baylor College of Medicine.