Research Assistant, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Research Assistant Position at the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development is seeking to hire energetic, motivated individuals who have a passion for clinical research to assist in an NIH-funded study that is validating a novel digital screening app for detecting autism symptoms in 6- and 12-month-old infants. The app is being administered to infants during their 6- and 12-month well-child checkups in Duke primary care clinics. Research assistants will have the opportunity to work directly with infants and their families in a clinic setting and to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Duke who conducting cutting edge autism research. As part of the research team you will gain experience in: following study protocols, preparation and use of assessments, direct participant interaction, data acquisition, and data quality control processes. The center offers a wide range of educational activities including seminars, retreats, and community events. College degree required. All interested individuals should send an email and resume to Geraldine Dawson, Director, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at geraldine.dawson@duke.edu.

Clinical Psychologist, NYU School of Medicine

Clinical Psychologist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Service 

New York University School of Medicine, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service at the Child Study Center (CSC) is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, collaborative, and driven clinical psychologist to work at our Manhattan office. The Child Study Center is part of NYU Langone’s Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which is one of only two independent child and adolescent psychiatry departments within an academic medical center in the nation. 

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Psychologist, Sutter Medical Center, CA

PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION

The High Risk Infant Follow Up (HRIF) Clinic at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento is hiring (.6FTE; benefits eligible) for a clinical psychologist. The psychologist will work on a multidisciplinary developmental pediatrics team administering developmental assessments to children ages 4mo – 3yo. Must have experience with the Bayley Scales.

LINK: https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/job/-/-/1099/14625384?iniurl.src=JB-15920

For more information please contact Suzan Bell (clinic manager) at BellSL@sutterhealth.org.

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford University

Postdoctoral Translational Research Fellowship in Autism

Location: Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University

Position: 2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autism Research

Description: The Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce an endowed postdoctoral fellowship in translational autism research. This is a two-year position, offered to well-qualified postdoctoral scientists interested in human subjects research in the field of autism and related disabilities. The focus of this position is on collaboration between biological scientists and clinical researchers, in order to advance the field by moving discoveries from biological science into clinical settings, with the goal of improving outcomes for individuals with autism and related conditions.

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Research Assistant, U-Mass Boston

We are delighted to announce a full time research assistant position in Dr. Alice Carter’s lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston as part of a multi-site ACE (Autism Centers of Excellence) Action Network study to evaluate a two-part intervention for toddlers with or at risk for autism and their parents.

The research assistant will be responsible for communicating with families and interventionists to coordinate home observations and data collections, administering child assessments and parent interviews, scoring intervention video tapes for fidelity of implementation, performing data management tasks, and assisting with manuscript preparation and IRB submissions. This research assistant will also supervise undergraduate students and participate in lab meetings at the University of Massachusetts Boston. In addition, the research assistant will work closely with the intervention implementation team at Boston Medical Center.
We are particularly interested in candidates fluent in Spanish who have worked with young children with autism.

Applications must be received by January 9th and can be submitted at: employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/503958/research-assistant-psychology-ace

Open Rank Faculty Opening, Medical University of South Carolina

Faculty Opening – Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina

UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatrics: Developmental Pediatrics

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http://careers.pageuppeople.com/756/cw/en-us/job/518177/univ-open-rank-pediatrics-developmental-pediatrics

Job no: 518177
Entity: MUSC University
Department: COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - COM-Pediatrics
Sub Department: UNIV-2248220-Developmental Peds - Phds
Work type: Full-Time
Employee Type: UNIV - Faculty
Location: Charleston, SC
Categories: FACULTY & PHYSICIANS
Pay scale: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.

Job summary: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announces a full-time faculty position for a Pediatric Psychologist at the Assistant Professor rank.  The primary responsibility of this faculty position will include evidence-based evaluation of children with a range of developmental concerns, with a particular focus on assessment of suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition to ASD, other areas of specialty practice may also be possible, depending on the candidate’s clinical experience and interest.   

The psychologist will join the Pediatric Psychology team within the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics located in a major medical center that serves a diverse population of patients from a large geographic area (http://www.musckids.org/developmentalpeds/).  Patients represent a wide variety of pediatric populations, including children with developmental disabilities, complex medical and neurological conditions, learning disabilities, attention problems, behavior problems, autism spectrum disorder, and psychiatric disorders.  The Pediatric Psychology team currently consists of five licensed psychologists and one psychoeducational specialist.  The team works closely with other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive psychological and medical care to children.  The Pediatric Psychology service also participates in the nationally recognized, APA-accredited Charleston Consortium Psychology Internship Training Program http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/psychology_internship/index.htm).  

Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology, an internship from an APA-approved program, a postdoctoral fellowship, have experience working with pediatric populations including ASD, and be license eligible in South Carolina.  In addition to clinical service, the psychologist will be expected to participate in the training of predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees within the division. 

The Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina has been ranked nationally by Child Magazine and US News and World Report Best Hospitals.  MUSC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  Live and work in historic Charleston, South Carolina.  Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Laura Carpenter, PhD at carpentl@musc.edu

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Opening date: 29 Oct 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2021 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowships, Medical University of South Carolina

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina

The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announces two postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.  The fellowship positions will focus on evidence-based evaluation of children and adolescents, birth through 21 years of age, with a wide range of medically complex and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.  A variety of rotations will be available, depending on the interests of the fellows, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Infant and Toddler Evaluation, and Neuropsychological Evaluation. 

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Clinical Director, Mom's Belief, International

Clinical Director
Mom’s Belief
Job Description

We are Mom’s Belief, an award-winning social enterprise recognized at the United Nations. We support parents and professionals who care for special needs children with customized clinical support and resources provided in a range of settings. We are looking for an experienced and energetic professional to lead our clinical team of child psychologists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, as well as special educators.

This position will be based in India (New Delhi area), where Mom’s Belief’s operations are located. This position does not require fluency in Hindi or any other Indian dialect. The position requires a one-year commitment, which can be extended to two years. Some relocation assistance can be provided.   

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Licensed Psychologist, Seesaw Psychology Group, San Francisco & Burlingame

Seesaw is hiring Licensed Psychologists) specializing in Child Adolescent Clinical Psychology

Licensed Psychologists provide evaluation, treatment, training, and/or supervision at Seesaw Psychology Group in San Francisco and Burlingame. 

We are a boutique clinic with a small close-knit team and thoughtfully designed workspace. We offer tailored benefits, competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a team of comprehensively trained and compassionate practitioners. We take breaks throughout the year aligned with school holidays. Professional growth opportunities are available within our company.

This is a Part-Time position (can lead to Full-Time).  

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Primary Job Responsibilities (team member can focus on 1 area):

1. Evaluation - Conduct neuropsychological and psycho-diagnostic evaluation. Provide screening and evaluation with children and adolescents (ages 12 months to 18 years) for autism spectrum, adhd, learning disorders, anxiety, ocd, mood, intellectual disability, and giftedness/2e.

2. Treatment - Provide therapy and consultation for children and adolescents participating in evidence-based CBT, DBT, social skills training, behavior therapy, mindfulness, and parent coaching. Services are delivered in individual, family, and small group formats.

3. Supervision/Training/Consultation - Provide training, supervision and consultation to post-doctoral fellows and clinic team members.

Skills and Requirements:

1. Five years+ experience providing neuropsychological, psycho-diagnostic, Autism, and/or early childhood assessment.

2. Five years+ experience providing skills-based, evidence-based therapies with children, adolescents, parents, and families (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT, SEL, behavior therapy, parenting programs).

3. Open to feedback and consultation and enjoys working on a team.

4. Experience working with culturally diverse clients and families.

5. Highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic, reliable, wordsmith, techie, and creative.

6. Multi-disciplinary team, school, hospital, private practice or private out-patient clinic experience. Work experience in various settings is preferred.

7. Licensed Psychologist in California. Completed training from an accredited university training program in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Combined Psychology.

8. Bilingual/Trilingual (Mandarin, Spanish) is a plus.

9. Experience and updated CEU for training and supervision to post-doctoral fellows is a plus.

To Apply:

Please submit your application by email to sabrina@seesaw.co and melanie@seesaw.co

1. CV

2. Cover letter

3. Sample psychological evaluation report and/or treatment summary (de-identified)

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship, Weill Cornell Medicine

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow Position, Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time Psychology postdoctoral fellow to join the clinical team for 2 years at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division in White Plains, New York. The overall emphasis of the fellowship is to train clinical psychologists to provide innovative assessments and efficacious therapeutic interventions to young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. In consultation with members of the CADB faculty, the fellow will develop a plan to address their specific training goals.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships, University of Nebraska

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Integrated Primary Care in Pediatric Psychology,

LEND Fellowship in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and School Psychological Services

2020-2021 Academic Year

The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska invites applicants for its Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology beginning as early as July 2020, with August and September start dates available.  Applications due December 9, 2019 by 5pm and interviews will take place in January 2020. 

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Postdoctoral Fellowship, Nemours/duPont Hospital

The Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is pleased to offer 3 positions within our Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities fellowship program beginning August 2020. Positions are open to graduates from American Psychological Association-approved doctoral programs who will have completed their internship training and all degree requirements by the start of fellowship.

In addition to clinical hours, fellows participate in didactic seminars spanning topics such as professional development, clinical supervision, diversity and cultural competence, research and scholarly inquiry, and hospital grand rounds. Fellows also have opportunities to supervise other psychology trainees from our psychology externship and internship programs. Applicants are invited to apply for one or more positions.

For all positions, the deadline for applications is Friday, December 13. 2019.  Offers for interviews will be extended by December 20, 2019.  Onsite interviews will be held between January 27 and February 7, 2020. We adhere to the uniform notification date of February 24, 2020. Documentation for all positions should be submitted to Megan Cohen, Ph.D. (megan.cohen@nemours.org).

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Research Assistant, UCLA

Dr. Catherine Lord is hiring full-time research assistants at UCLA! Research Assistants will have the opportunity to conduct and score diagnostic interviews, assessments, and observational measures, as well as assist with data management of the many ongoing research studies we are currently conducting.

Required job skills:

·         Ability to communicate effectively and congenially with all patients, families, and staff members.

·         Skill at prioritizing assignments and ability to work concurrently on several projects.

·         Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks with minimal direction.

·         Skill in maintaining organized filing systems.

·         BA/BS in psychology or related field.

Preferred skills:

·         Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.

·         Experience working with parents and caregivers of children and adolescents.

·         Familiarity with SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel

To apply:

·         Go to uclahealthcareers.org 

·         In Job search, enter and search for: 2621

Interested Candidates are to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education, California State University Fullerton

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at California State University, Fullerton

CSUF's Department of Special Education seeks a colleague and scholar/practitioner with rich experience in special education for the improvement of instruction for students from diverse communities (Please see required Diversity Statement below). Preferred candidates are committed, knowledgeable, and experienced in working with under-represented students and find issues in special education compelling both in research and practice. Responsibilities include teaching special education classes and sharing a variety of tasks with colleagues within the department and across campus including advising students. These encompass teaching, public school student teaching supervision, working with diverse learners, student advisement, supervision of graduate level research, grant development, program development, creative and scholarly activities, university service activities, and collaborations with various community schools and agencies. The faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate/post-baccalaureate and graduate courses in the area of Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe and/or Early Childhood disabilities; teach face to face, hybrid (partially online), at school-site locations, and 100% online courses using current technology to teach and/or create course content; engage in a focused agenda of scholarly endeavor; and participate in department, university, community and professional service. For additional information about the department programs and courses, see: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped.

A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission in order to receive consideration. To apply, visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php to view all job listings and select 494169 to begin the application process.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Department Faculty Search Chair, Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne at jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu or call 657‐278‐4706.

Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2019 and will continue until the position has been filled. The anticipated appointment date is August 17, 2020.

NIH-Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship, Waisman Center, UW-Madison

Postdoctoral Training Program in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Position Openings

The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting postdoctoral trainees for its NICHDfunded Postdoctoral Training Program in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research. Appointments will be for 2 years beginning in the summer of 2020. The program provides multidisciplinary training with an emphasis on social affective processes, communication, family processes, epidemiology, genetics, and biobehavioral research on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Faculty use sophisticated statistical approaches, longitudinal research methods, brain imaging methods, GWAS, social genomics, and psychobiology, among other approaches to data collection and analysis as applied to intellectual and developmental disability. We are seeking candidates who are committed to a research career in intellectual and developmental disabilities, have completed prior research and training in the field, and have an outstanding academic record.

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Cleveland Clinic

Center for Autism, Postdoctoral Fellow 

Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s most distinguished academic medical centers and ranked by U.S. News & World Report announces a search for a one year post-doctoral fellow position in the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism.  The center provides a range of services for children and their families to include diagnostic evaluation, outpatient therapeutic services, a specialized educational program (Lerner School for Autism) serving 100 children and adolescents, and consultation services.  The center also has an active clinical research program supported by federal grants. 

The fellow will provide clinical services 50% of time (diagnostic evaluations, other therapeutic services based on experience, consultation to student with autism in our center-based school).  There are further opportunities to participate in established clinical research programs for the other 50% effort.  Additional roles include participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and teaching of general pediatric residents and fellows. 

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Clinical Psychologist – Southeast Missouri State University

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center

LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment
Full Time/Term
 
Primary Responsibilities

·       Perform diagnostic assessment of individuals for identification of autism spectrum disorder, and related disorders, as part of a multidisciplinary team

·       Create and implement treatment plans using evidence-based treatments appropriate for home, community and educational settings, as well as assisting team with implementation

·       Contribute to research projects and data collection for state initiatives and professional conferences/symposia

·       Assist in program development as it relates to the preparation of professionals

·       Provide clinical supervision of practicum students/interns/externs

·       Conduct seminars/guest lectures/workshops activities

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Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Mississauga

Assistant Professor – Developmental Neuropsychology (JOB ID: 1903324)

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Developmental Neuropsychology, broadly defined. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.

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NIH-Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship, Mount Sinai

NIH-Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship, Foss-Feig Lab, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NIH-funded Clinical Research Postdoctoral Position

Dr. Jennifer Foss-Feig at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is seeking one full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The fellow will have the opportunity to be a key contributor in an exciting new research project developing a novel outcome measure for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as to complete hours for clinical psychology licensure. Publications, conference presentations, design of original studies, and mentoring of students will be key components of the postdoctoral fellowship.

As part of this position, the fellow will be expected to actively participate in diagnostic assessments for research participants; therefore, experience with – and ideally research reliability in – all modules of the ADOS and the ADI-R are preferred. Strong candidates will have substantial background in the measurement of ASD symptoms and familiarity with observer-report measures; experience with measure development and/or strong psychometric training are a plus, but not required. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional teams are a must.

Additional opportunities include work on projects using EEG, eye tracking, psychophysics, and/or fMRI, in both children and adults with ASD, as well as in individuals with rare genetic syndromes associated with ASD (e.g., Phelan McDermid syndrome, FOXP1 syndrome, ADNP syndrome, DDX3X syndrome). Experience in one or more of these experimental methodologies is a plus. Opportunities for submission of external funding applications at the trainee level (e.g., to NIH, Autism Speaks, Autism Science Foundation) will be available.

Applicants completing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related disciplines and having expertise in assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders will be considered for a fully-funded position. While this fellowship has a primary emphasis on research, supervised clinical hours for licensure can be attained. Additional clinical experiences (e.g., treatment cases, neuropsychological testing) are possible for interested candidates.

The start date is Summer 2020, with some flexibility. This is a two-year position, with possibility of extension.
For more information about the lab, visit: http://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/foss-feig-lab/. For more information about the Seaver Center, visit: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/seaver.

Interested candidates should e-mail a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references to jennifer.foss-feig@mssm.edu by December 1, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Jennifer Foss-Feig, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Pediatric Psychologists, Nationwide Children's Hospital, OH

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Psychologists Specializing in the assessment and treatment of Autism and other Developmental Disabilities

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is recruiting psychologists in the Child Development Center (CDC). The Child Development Center is an established interdisciplinary program designed to serve the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders.  The Child Development Center is part of Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediatric Behavioral Health program and collaborates within the Section of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. Our program is one of 17 sites within the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health, the SFARI SPARK Clinical Site Network.  We  participate in a wide range of multi-site, externally funded clinical research projects.

The Child Development Center is one of the most comprehensive and largest neurodevelopmental psychology departments in the country and is part of one of the largest Pediatric Behavioral Health units. We have new and expanded positions open for individuals who are interested in working in a multi-disciplinary setting focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children referred for possible autism and other developmental delays and disabilities.  Our Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Psychologists work with Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, Neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Genetic Counselors, and GI specialists.  We have a large and diverse psychology faculty, an APPIC approved internship track, and a well-established post-doctoral fellowship program.  Our faculty also participates in graduate student training and development as well as medical education. 

We are specifically looking for psychologists interested either of the two following areas:

1) Implementing short-term, targeted evidence based treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

2)  Evidence based psychological testing for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.  We are looking for a colleague interested in developing targeted assessments to re-evaluate progress and design treatment interventions for this population as well as participating in our established diagnostic assessment program. 

Applicants should have experience in working with children with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in psychology and be license eligible in Ohio. The completion of formal post-doctoral training is highly desirable. We will consider candidates based on strengths in clinical service, clinical supervision, teaching, and also their career interests. All positions carry a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University (track and rank based upon experience).

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a “top 10” children’s hospital and provides the majority of pediatric and pediatric behavioral health care services and training opportunities in central and southeastern Ohio, serving a population of over 3 million. We are the nation’s largest and oldest Pediatric Health Accountable Care Organization (ACO).  Columbus is a rapidly growing, diverse metropolitan area with a population around 2 million. Please visit www.experiencecolumbus.com for information about Columbus.   For more information about Nationwide Children’s Hospital visit us on the Web atwww.nationwidechildrens.org.

This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed immediately.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating career goals, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

David Michalec, PhD
Search Committee Chair
Clinical Director
Child Development Center
187 W. Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 355-7500
Email:david.michalec@nationwidechildrens.org