Position Description:

Assistant Professor – OB GYN Clinical Psychologist

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an outstanding academic clinical psychologist. As a member of large multidisciplinary clinical teams, the candidate will provide expertise, program development, and delivery of direct and indirect clinical services to a diverse population of women in both obstetric and reproductive clinics with co-occurring mental health conditions.

This position will be embedded within reproductive medicine and general OBGYN medical clinics and joins a team of established psychiatry and psychology faculty in the department. Specific duties will include:

• Evidence-based psychological services to patients, including diagnostic and psychological assessments; psychotherapy; psychoeducation; and prevention-oriented services, with an emphasis on the application of time-limited, evidence-based approaches, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
• Functioning as a full member of the OBGYN and Reproductive Medicine Clinic (RMC) teams and provide ongoing consultation services to team members, including assisting team members in managing behavioral factors associated with reproductive and/or obstetric conditions to promote outcomes.
• Reproductive medicine third party and donor gamete psychological assessments.
• Professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health.
• Participation in academic activities, including research, education, and training of psychology and medical students.

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.  MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

 Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing.  As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.  MCW’s benefits specific to mental health include:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP):  A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter:  Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions:  80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments. 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.  We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace.  If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you.  People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a PsyD or PhD from an APA approved psychology program and completed an APA or CPA accredited internship. Candidate will be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the State of Wisconsin. The candidate should have experience working within interdisciplinary teams and/or prior experience specific to women’s mental health. Postdoctoral fellowship training is strongly preferred. Mentorship and opportunities to advance professionally and academically will be provided to the successful candidate. Rank upon appointment will be commensurate with experience. Additional information regarding the department can be found at https://obgyn.mcw.edu/ .

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.  Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Interested applicants please submit your CV & letter of interest to:

David Dunn, Physician Recruitment

Medical College of Wisconsin

ddunn@mcw.edu

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 Abbey Kruper, PsyD

Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

akruper@mcw.edu

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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