Neuro Psychologist Position (Faculty)

West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant (or higher) Professor for clinical psychology. This position is full-time and will be primarily based out of Harpers Ferry, WV at an integrated primary care clinic. Job duties may include: transfer of care via warm handoff; curbside consultation with medical providers, individual, group, and family therapy; and teaching/supervising psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, and medical residents. Scholarly activities are also highly encouraged. Applicant must possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree and have successfully completed an APA/CPA-accredited psychology internship training program with an emphasis in clinical psychology. A current license to practice psychology in the state of West Virginia is required by start date. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. WVU offers a highly competitive and comprehensive recruitment package which includes occurrence based malpractice.

Located on the eastern edge of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Harpers Ferry is often referred to as the “gateway to the Shenandoah Valley.” Approximately 65 miles outside of Washington, DC and 70 miles outside of Baltimore, MD, Harpers Ferry balances the proximal benefits of being close to a major metropolitan area with the relaxed nature and beauty of a small town. It offers breathtaking views and beautiful scenery. Harpers Ferry is conveniently located between Maryland and Virginia, offering the ability to travel into all three states within minutes. The Eastern Panhandle of WV is located in a rich historical area, with easy access to the C&O Canal Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and Antietam National Battlefield. Further, the area is home to several recreational, cultural, and arts festivals each year, including the Apple Harvest Festival and the Leitersburg Peach Festival.

To apply, submit your CV, cover letter, and 3 letters of reference directly to Tina Stover, Director of Physician Recruitment, at: tstover@wvumedicine.org.

WVU is an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

This position will remain open until filled.

Jefferson Medical Center is located at 300 South Preston Street, Ranson, WV

• 25 acute care beds - a full service Critical Access Hospital
• EPIC system-wide EMR
• 19 bed 24-hour emergency department with over 30k visits annually. 
• Digital radiology (PACS), SPECT, 64 slice CT
• Special Care unit
• Obstetrics unit with around 300 births per year
• Primary hospital for Family Medicine residency and fellowship programs

A rural atmosphere and a lower cost of living mixed with the easy accessibility of the Washington / Baltimore areas make Jefferson County, West Virginia an ideal place in which to live. While Jefferson County is the fastest growing County in West Viriginia, it boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the country. In recent years, a steady influx of urban "refugees"—mostly professionals and executives from nearby Washington DC and Baltimore, has contributed to the growth of telecommuting and high-tech industries. From mountain trails to river rapids, Jefferson County will fill your senses with nature's energy. 

Click on the link to view our physician recruitment video: Think You Know West Virginia?