Behavioral Psychologist - Westchester Institute for Human Development

Position:

Behavioral Psychologist

Organization:

Westchester Institute for Human Development

Location:

Valhalla, NY

Immediate Opening - Full time with Benefits

Summary:

The Westchester Institute for Human Development announces an immediate opening for a full-time staff psychologist in the Behavioral Psychology Department.  The appointee will provide psychological and behavioral treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Qualifications:

·         Applicant should have experience treating individuals presenting with challenging behaviors (i.e., aggression, SIB) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

·         Candidates will have familiarity with providing parent and staff training, and coordinating with relevant caregivers and staff.

·         Applicant must hold a NY State Psychologist license.

·         Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis or BCBA certification preferred.

WIHD values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

WIHD is taking every measure to provide a safe work environment. All staff, clients and visitors are pre-screened everyday and required to wear masks in public areas. Additionally, all high touch areas along with work spaces are cleaned nightly.

Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to recruiting@wihd.org or Contact Dr. Debra Carr, Director of Psychology of Behavioral Health at dcarr@wihd.org.

 Nicole Turygin, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

T (914) 493-6869 | Ext. 1317 (Internal)

F (914) 409-9036

nturygin@wihd.org

wihd.org

Cedarwood Hall

Valhalla, NY 10595

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Fellowship in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Columbus, OH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (IND)

Specializing in the assessment and treatment of Developmental Disabilities including Autism

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Child Development Center is recruiting post-doctoral psychology fellows. Established for nearly 30 years, the Child Development Center takes great pride in training leaders in our field. Boasting a psychology faculty of 21, supported by a team of psychometricians, we work with colleagues that include Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, Neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist, Genetic Counselors, and predoctoral trainees in our APPIC-approved internship track. Our fellowship provides advanced training to individuals who are interested in working in an interprofessional, academic medical setting offering excellence in assessment and treatment for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 This is a one year position, with the option of renewing for a second year. The position’s salary will be $50,004 for the first year and will increase to $50,376 if fellows stay for a second year; fellows are supported by a full benefits package.

 Experiences are individualized based upon the fellow’s interests and training goals and can include:

·        Interdisciplinary diagnostic assessment teams with primary concern of autism spectrum disorder for children ranging from 18 months to young adulthood.

·        Pediatric interdisciplinary medical clinics including the Neurodevelopmental Clinic, Non-Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Fellows Clinic, and International Adoption Clinic

·        Evaluation of complex, medically fragile patients with severe and profound intellectual disabilities at an ICF/IID.

·        Ongoing outpatient behavioral treatment including PCIT and the RUBI parent training program

·        Intensive Outpatient Feeding Treatment

·        Inpatient consultation and liaison service on our psychiatric inpatient unit, which is in the process of opening a unit specializing in children with a comorbid developmental disability.

Additionally, the CDC Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowships offers:

-        specific training in advocacy, quality improvement science, administration, and program development

-        didactic and umbrella supervision opportunities to focus on building supervision skills

-        opportunities to contribute to medical education of other professions and to lead didactic seminars

-        research activities directed by the fellow’s interest or in collaboration with ongoing faculty projects

-        The Child Development Center is nationally recognized as an Autism Speaks/Autism Treatment Network/Autism Learning Health Network site.

-        faculty academic appointments in the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the nation’s second largest children’s hospital. With the generous support of a transformational $50 million gift from Big Lots and their Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened America’s largest behavioral health treatment and research center in the spring of 2020. Nationwide Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbus, Ohio, visit us on the Web at http://www.nationwidechildrens.org    

Interested candidates should send/email a cover letter stating career goals, a curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation either via direct email from letter writers or use of standard mail.

·        Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2020 and interviews scheduled in January 2021. Virtual interviews are strongly encouraged.

·        Anticipated start date is beginning of July 2020, with options for a later start date if needed.

For additional information, please view http://NationwideChildrens.org/Intellectual-Neurodevelopmental-Fellowship. Please email Dr. Kryszak with any questions or inquires.

Elizabeth Kryszak, PhD,

Director, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Psychology, the Ohio State University

Clinical Psychologist, Child Development Center

Phone (614) 355-7500 / E-mail: elizabeth.kryszak@nationwidechildrens.org

Clinical Psychologist - Pediatric Specialty Care - Maine Medical Partners

Clinical Psychologist -Pediatric Specialty Care

Maine Medical Partners

Portland, ME

Part Time, Days

Maine Medical Partners is seeking a Clinical Psychologist -Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland. This is a doctoral level position providing psychological assessments, consultations, and limited treatment, as indicated, as well as providing teaching to residents, medical students or others as directed by the division Director. The setting is an active and expanding Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics program, which is part of a multi-specialty pediatric group practice at the largest medical center in the state. The patient mix includes children from infancy through adolescence with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, developmental and/or cognitive delays, learning disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, behavior problems, sleep disorders, encopresis, and other neurodevelopmental concerns.

Qualifications:

·         Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an APA/CPA accredited university.

·         Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist by the State of Maine. Current BLS.

·         Prior experience working with pediatric patients at risk and/or diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Training and experience in administering/scoring/interpreting cognitive, developmental, and psychodiagnostic assessment instruments including the ADOS-2. Specialized training/experience with assessment and treatment planning related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

·         Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Advanced study of mental health assessment practices, regulations, and laws relating to clinical psychology practice.

·         Understanding of principles of legal documentation and medical release of information.

·         Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring and interpretation.

·         Knowledge of community mental health service delivery systems and other resources.

·         Knowledge and skill in psychological and behavioral interventions.

·         Skill in working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

·         Ability to work sensitively with variety of personalities.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues (e.g. physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other team members), community agencies, etc.

·         Proficient computer skills.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality.

To apply, please click here or visit www.careersatmainehealth.org.

About Maine Medical Partners

Founded in 1995, Maine Medical Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty medical group, providing a wide range of primary, specialty and sub-specialty care through a network of more than 40 locations in and around Greater Portland. We pride ourselves on improving the health of our community through excellence in clinical care, education and research.

Coastal Maine’s breathtaking bays, ports and ocean beaches provide unique outdoor adventure experiences every season of the year. You can easily enjoy day trips to area towns, explore surrounding parks, hike, ski, swim, bike, sail, golf, or even canoe or kayak Maine’s beautiful rivers and lakes. Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and lively community.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Center for Autism & Developmental Disorders (CADD) - Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Psychologist -Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD)

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

South Portland, ME

Full Time, Day

Maine Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Psychologist -Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) in South Portland. The Child Psychologist will work within our growing outpatient clinic at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD). Primary clinical responsibilities include conducting psychological and diagnostic evaluations, analyzing and interpreting data, and completing comprehensive evaluation reports including treatment recommendations. The psychologist should have specific training and experience with assessments to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including the ADOS-2. The candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals. Group or individual therapy is an option for an interested candidate, as is developing a psychology training program. 

Qualifications: 

·         Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.

·         Current licensure as a psychologist in the state of Maine (or license-eligible).

         2+ years of post-licensure experience required.

·         Strong working knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).      

·         Prior experience in completing psychological evaluations for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders.  

·         Experience evaluating children birth - five years old.

·         Training in evaluation tools such as ADOS-2. 

·         Excellent communication and clinical writing skills.

To apply, please click here or visit www.careersatmainehealth.org.

About Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Maine Behavioral Healthcare has become a unified organization committed to providing the highest quality of care to our clients and patients. Our goal is to become Maine’s first choice for integrated behavioral healthcare and a regional and national model for the future.

With a service area covering the Greater Portland area and a large part of southern Maine, a career with Maine Behavioral Healthcare gives you the opportunity to live, work and play in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Southern Maine offers natural beauty, four-season recreational opportunities and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions. Wherever you settle, you will have easy access to Maine’s picturesque coast and sandy beaches, and its countless mountains, lakes and rivers. Portland itself was recently named the most livable city in America by Forbes Magazine.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Psychologist Position - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Psychologist - Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in Psychology; experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

License/certification: Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Wisconsin or eligible for a Wisconsin license is desirable. Supervised post-doctoral hours needed for licensure may be available.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Prior experience working with young children and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is required. Prior experience working with children in a research setting is highly desirable.  Prior training and experience in administering the following standardized assessments is highly desirable: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th edition; Mullen Scales of Early Learning; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 3rd edition; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition (ADOS-2); and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Research reliability on the ADOS-2 and ADI-R is highly desirable.

Principal duties: The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of only 14 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical bio- manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide autism diagnostic evaluations and developmental testing for participants in a research project examining prediction abilities in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), directed by Drs. Susan Ellis Weismer and Jenny Saffran. The psychologist is also responsible for sharing evaluation results, including a DSM-5 ASD diagnosis, if appropriate, with the child’s parents/guardians and making general treatment recommendations and writing written evaluation reports. Additional duties include recruitment of participants, data analysis, and dissemination of study results.

Position responsibilities:

75% - Administer and score standardized assessments as part of a research protocol and share results of autism diagnostic evaluation with parents. This includes writing a full clinical evaluation report for each participant and making general treatment recommendations and providing intervention resource information to parents.

10% - Assist with recruitment of study participants through outreach with Birth to 3, Waisman Center clinics, community clinics, and other early childhood organizations.

15% - Assist with data analysis and dissemination of study results through scholarly publications and conference presentations.

Appointment percent: 25% to 50%

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/506779/psychologist

Cleveland Clinic Children's Center for Autism - 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 or two 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. 

Qualifications include a doctorate in clinical, developmental or educational psychology.  The ideal candidate will have previous training in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the implementation of evidenced-based intervention approaches with individuals and families.

The Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital is consistently ranked as one of the best in the United States by US News & World Report and has 429 staffed beds. Our staff includes more than 300 physicians in 55 pediatric medical and surgical specialties providing over 800,000 outpatient visits.

All requirements for the doctoral degrees, including internship and successful dissertation defense, must be completed prior to the start of fellowship. Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited psychology doctoral program. Interviews will occur late in January and early February 2021. Cleveland Clinic Children’s will be participating in the Uniform Notification Date. Program start date of September 1st 2021, contingent upon the receipt of all required documentation.

For more information, please visit our website at

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/pediatrics/medical-professionals/fellowships/center-for-autism

Candidates should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references to:

Cynthia R. Johnson, PhD, BCBA-D

Director, Center for Autism

johnsoc@ccf.org

Applications requested by December 21st, 2020

University of Kansas - Life Span Institute, Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Kansas

The Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas currently is seeking one postdoctoral fellow interested in advancing their research skills and progressing towards a career as an independent, externally funded investigator studying autism spectrum (ASD) or related neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome). Fellows will participate in our postdoctoral research training program involving a structured curriculum consisting of separate monthly professional development and research seminars. Fellows also will receive intensive instruction on the development of externally funded award applications with the goal that a full submission will be completed within the first year of training.

Fellows should identify the primary mentor from our team that they are most interested in working with, including Drs. Matthew Mosconi, Steve Warren, Nancy Brady, Karrie Shogren, John Colombo or Brian Boyd. Current research interests of our faculty include but are not limited to sensorimotor and neurocognitive development in ASD, neurodegenerative processes associated with Fragile X Tremor-Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS), language and cognitive development in Fragile X Syndrome and ASD, repetitive behaviors in ASD, behavioral treatment strategies for individuals with ASD, infant cognitive development, and self-determination. Fellows also will be able to gain experiences in multiple measurement approaches including observational coding, caregiver rating scale development, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and neurocognitive test development. Prior doctoral or postdoctoral training experience studying ASD or related disorders is strongly encouraged though not required.

For more information go to  https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18017BR. To apply, submit an online application including a cover letter, vitae, professional writing sample (e.g. publication, dissertation), 1-2 page research statement including a description of the primary research interest(s) and potential match with a member or members of our mentoring team, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on 12/19/2020 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and safety concerns, all interviews are expected to be conducted remotely.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Postdoctoral Training Program in IDD/DD Research

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 NICHD-funded Postdoctoral Training Program in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research. Appointments will be for 2 years beginning in the summer of 2021. 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.

Postdoctoral stipends are determined by NIH, based on years of relevant experience beyond the doctoral degree: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-070.html

NIH also provides funds for tuition, travel, and research supplies. In addition to the NIH stipend, the Waisman Center offers a $3000 annual supplement, and trainees are eligible for excellent health insurance coverage. NIH requires that trainees in this program be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Trainees or scholars in these programs who are permanent residents of the U.S. must submit a notary’s signed statement with the appointment form certifying that they have (1) a permanent resident card (USCIS Form I-551) or (2) other legal verification of such status.

For application procedures and information, visit: https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/administrative-core/postdoctoral-training-program-idd/. Please submit all materials except letters of recommendation in one pdf. To ensure consideration, apply by January 19, 2021.

Post-docs entering this program will become part of a multidisciplinary center dedicated to advancing knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the life course. Our team of researchers, scientists, clinicians, and staff seek answers to questions about the causes and consequences of developmental disabilities like autism, Down syndrome, and fragile X, etc. For information about the Waisman Center, visit: https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/.

Please contact schafer@waisman.wisc.edu with questions.

Information about disability accommodation for completing the application: Consideration for this position requires completion of an application, as well as submitting all other materials in pdf format, as described in the job posting. Phone contact may be necessary for finalists. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application materials or participate in a phone conversation, you may contact Eric Schafer at 608-263-2328. Note that you are not required to indicate whether or not you need an accommodation to perform the traineeship.

An individual with a disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. Please see the ADA website for questions and answers about job applicant accommodations: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html#accommodation.

The Waisman Center encourages qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship - Medical University of South Carolina - IMMEDIATE OPENING

The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announces an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellowship position in pediatric psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.  The fellowship position 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, Sickle Cell Developmental Screening Program, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Neuropsychological Evaluation. 

The Pediatric Psychology Service in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is an outpatient clinic located in a major medical center that serves a diverse population of patients from a large geographical area (www.musckids.org/developmentalpeds/#about).  The Pediatric Psychology team currently consists of six licensed psychologists and one licensed 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 (academicdepartments.musc.edu/psychology_internship/index.htm). 

Pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellows gain experience with a wide variety of populations, including children with developmental disabilities, complex medical and neurological conditions, learning disabilities, attention problems, behavior problems, autism spectrum disorder, and psychiatric disorders.  Postdoctoral fellows may participate in the South Carolina Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (SC LEND) fellowship program (academicdepartments.musc.edu/sclend/). Postdoctoral fellows also participate in a bimonthly didactic series, and have opportunity to attend psychiatry, pediatric, and/or neuroscience grand rounds. 

Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology, an internship from an APA-approved program, and have experience working with pediatric populations. To obtain further information regarding the position, interested applicants may contact Catherine Bradley, Ph.D. (bradlecc@musc.edu).  Those interested in the position should submit a cover letter, CV (including a compendium of psychometric instruments administered), and three letters of reference to: Catherine Bradley, Ph.D. at bradlecc@musc.edu.  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, with a goal to fill the position as soon as possible.    

The Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina has been ranked nationally by Child Magazine and US News and World Report 2020-2021 Best Hospitals.  MUSC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a stipend and benefits package commensurate with the NIH level for fellows in year one of training.

Live and learn in historic Charleston, South Carolina!

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship - 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 1-2 postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology during the 2021-2022 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, Sickle Cell Developmental Screening Program, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Neuropsychological Evaluation. 

The Pediatric Psychology Service in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is an outpatient clinic located in a major medical center that serves a diverse population of patients from a large geographical area (www.musckids.org/developmentalpeds/#about).  The Pediatric Psychology team currently consists of six licensed psychologists and one licensed 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 (academicdepartments.musc.edu/psychology_internship/index.htm). 

Pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellows gain experience with a wide variety of populations, including children with developmental disabilities, complex medical and neurological conditions, learning disabilities, attention problems, behavior problems, autism spectrum disorder, and psychiatric disorders.  Postdoctoral fellows may participate in the South Carolina Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (SC LEND) fellowship program (academicdepartments.musc.edu/sclend/). Postdoctoral fellows also participate in a bimonthly didactic series, and have opportunity to attend psychiatry, pediatric, and/or neuroscience grand rounds. 

Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology, an internship from an APA-approved program, and have experience working with pediatric populations. To obtain further information regarding the position, interested applicants may contact Catherine Bradley, Ph.D. (bradlecc@musc.edu).  Those interested in the position should submit a cover letter, CV (including a compendium of psychometric instruments administered), and three letters of reference to: Catherine Bradley, Ph.D. at bradlecc@musc.edu.  Interviews will be conducted virtually in early December.  Application deadline:  November 15, 2020

The Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina has been ranked nationally by Child Magazine and US News and World Report 2020-2021 Best Hospitals.  MUSC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a stipend and benefits package commensurate with the NIH level for fellows in year one of training.

Live and learn in historic Charleston, South Carolina!

Clinical Psychologist - Adult Down Syndrome Clinic, Advocate Medical Group.IL

Clinical Psychologist

Req #:  185741

Facility:  Advocate Medical Group

Department:  Behavioral Health/Social Work

City:  Park Ridge

Posting Budget Status:  Day/PM

Shift Type:  Full Time - Permanent

Posting FTE:  1

Advocate Medical Group is a physician-led medical group providing primary care, specialty services, medical imaging, outpatient services and community based medical practices throughout the Chicagoland and Bloomington/Normal.

 It’s More Than a Job, it’s a calling

Clinical Psychologist

• Adult Down Syndrome Clinic

• Park Ridge, IL

• Full Time

Our multi-disciplinary experts at the Adult Down Syndrome Center provide both medical and psycho-social care to thousands of teens and adults each year.  Our team approach ensures that each patient receives the care they need along with information on resources available to them.

Position Requirements:

Ph.D. or Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology or Rehabilitation Psychology

Successful completion of an internship in Rehabilitation Psychology

Strong interpersonal skills and communication Eligible for licensing in Illinois.

Approved under the Allied Health Professional category of the Medical Staff with internal supervision

Required to work weekends or evenings depending on area of assignment.

Lifts up to 10 pounds occasionally and a negligible amount of lifting frequently.

Able to speak English clearly and intelligibly

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

Purpose:
Provides comprehensive psychological services to adult patients who are referred to the rehabilitation department. This includes but is not limited to assessment, treatment, patient/family counseling, behavior programs, support, cognitive/mental status testing, psychodiagnostic interviews and personality tests.

Accountabilities:
Patient Assessment
Provision of Patient Care
Patient / Family / Community Education
Documentation
Daily Operations
Discharge Planning

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care, named among the nation’s Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, the state’s largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area’s largest home health care companies, and the region’s largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

To apply, use this link: https://jobs.advocatehealth.com/job/Park-Ridge-Clinical-Psychologist-IL-60068/656480500/

Psychology Position - Waisman Center, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

Psychologist

Degree and area of specialization: Ph. D. in Psychology; experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

License/certification: Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Wisconsin or eligible for a Wisconsin license is desirable. Supervised post-doctoral hours needed for licensure may be available.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Prior experience working with young children and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is required. Prior experience working with children in a research setting is highly desirable.  Prior training and experience in administering the following standardized assessments is highly desirable: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th edition; Mullen Scales of Early Learning; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 3rd edition; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition (ADOS-2); and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Research reliability on the ADOS-2 and ADI-R is highly desirable.

Principal duties: The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of only 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical bio- manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide autism diagnostic evaluations and developmental testing for participants in a research project examining prediction abilities in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), directed by Drs. Susan Ellis Weismer and Jenny Saffran. The psychologist is also responsible for sharing evaluation results, including a DSM-5 ASD diagnosis, if appropriate, with the child’s parents/guardians and making general treatment recommendations and writing written evaluation reports. Additional duties include recruitment of participants, data analysis, and dissemination of study results.

Position responsibilities:

75% - Administer and score standardized assessments as part of a research protocol and share results of autism diagnostic evaluation with parents. This includes writing a full clinical evaluation report for each participant and making general treatment recommendations and providing intervention resource information to parents.

10% - Assist with recruitment of study participants through outreach with Birth to 3, Waisman Center clinics, community clinics, and other early childhood organizations.

15% - Assist with data analysis and dissemination of study results through scholarly publications and conference presentations.

Appointment percent: 25% to 50%

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/504956/psychologist

Psychologist, Brigham and Woman's Hospital, MA

Psychologist for BWH NICU Follow-up Program

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital NICU Follow-up Program provides a team-based comprehensive approach to the outpatient care of infants and children at risk for developmental delay and/or ongoing medical problems. 

The role of the Psychologist is to carry out psychological and developmental assessments of infants and children enrolled in the BWH NICU Follow-up Program and to provide support for the families of these children.  Additionally, there is a research component consisting of developmental assessments related to approved BWH study protocols.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in ASD, NYU

The NYU Langone Health Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, an academic clinical center specializing in treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, is recruiting for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program. This position provides advanced training in assessment and treatment of individuals with ASD, related developmental disorders, and co-occurring disorders from early childhood through adulthood.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship, UCLA

Clinical/Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autism Spectrum Disorder

The UCLA Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Clinic and the UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is offering a one year renewable clinical postdoctoral fellowship to engage in a new clinical research program aimed at testing the efficacy of the PEERS® for Careers program, an evidence-based social skills intervention adapted for the workplace. The trainee will be engaged in the assessment and treatment of transition aged youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the context of an intervention research trial.

The fellowship provides specialized training in assessment, with a focus on gaining competency with specific diagnostic measures for ASD (e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2; ADOS-2) and breadth in using and interpreting a variety of clinical assessments needed for differential diagnosis and capturing functioning across areas (e.g., neurocognitive measures, adaptive functioning assessment, and psychiatric interview).  

Training in intervention will include, implementing an empirically-supported, employment-focused social skills intervention for young adults with ASD. Fellow will lead young adult and social coach groups and conduct intakes to determine suitability for the program.

Additionally, the fellowship will include engagement with community partner employers, including recruitment of potential employers, on-going employer education and training in supporting individuals with ASD in the workplace, and on-going problem-solving and support with young adults once placed with community employers.

The CAN Clinic and PEERS® Program are outpatient clinics that provide specialty care in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles. Interested candidates should submit:  (1) a letter of interest, (2) CV, (3) sample assessment report, (4) three letters of recommendation, and (5) a list of assessment measures provided (with the approximate number of times provided).   

Please contact Amanda Gulsrud, PhD and Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD for more information and submission of application materials: agulsrud@mednet.ucla.edu and elaugeson@mednet.ucla.edu . Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree from an APA-Accredited program in Clinical Psychology, and have successfully completed an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship. Deadline for applications is March 15th. The start date is anticipated for summer 2020.

Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Open Rank, University of Chicago

Academic Pediatric Neuropsychologist #PBN016

Faculty - School of Medicine Track

Pritzker School of Medicine, UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences

Position URL: apply.interfolio.com/73222

The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is searching for a full-time faculty pediatric neuropsychologist at any rank. The appointee will provide assessment, diagnostic, and consulting neuropsychological services to children, adolescents, and emerging adults presenting with medical illnesses (e.g., cancers, brain tumors, epilepsies, diabetes), neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders (e.g., intellectual disability syndromes, ASD, NF-1), and comorbid psychiatric conditions, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. We especially welcome applicants who are able to complement and/or expand the interests of our current program, including contributing to developing lines of collaborative care, and who may be bilingual (although not required). Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. 

The Neuropsychology Program at the University of Chicago is both regionally and nationally recognized for its training, research, and clinical care. The Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is highly interdisciplinary in its care and neuropsychology faculty actively contribute to and collaborate with the Consultation/Liaison, Neurodevelopmental, Trauma, and Psychotherapy programs within the section. Pediatric Neuropsychology consults to the pediatric care teams within Comer Children's Hospital, including Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Our Clinical Psychology program, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at UChicago Medicine, is integrated within the interdisciplinary educational, research, and clinical missions of the Department and the larger Medical Center.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited University-based training program, with appropriate coursework and predoctoral training consistent with Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2) hold or be eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois, 3) be eligible for or currently Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology with a Pediatric subspecialization (ABPP/ABCN), 4) have completed an internship at an APA-accredited medical center based program, with primary training in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Pediatric or Child Clinical Psychology, and 5) and have completed an INS/Division 40/Houston Conference model postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology. 

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/73222. Applicants must upload: CV  including bibliography, and cover letter. Review of applications end when the position is filled. For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp

Psychologist, Waisman Center, UW-Madison

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. This position will be a staff member within the Language Processes Laboratory. The Language Processes Laboratory focuses on investigating the developmental course and nature of language processing in typically developing children, late takers, and children with specific language impairment (SLI).

The primary purpose of this position is to provide autism diagnostic evaluations and developmental testing for participants in a research project examining prediction abilities in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), directed by Drs. Susan Ellis Weismer and Jenny Saffran. The psychologist is responsible for sharing evaluation results, including a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) ASD diagnosis, if appropriate, with the child's parents/guardians and making general treatment recommendations and writing written evaluation reports. Additional duties include recruitment of participants, data analysis, and dissemination of study results.

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Research Postdoctoral Fellowship, Weill Cornell Medicine

Research Postdoctoral fellowship at the ASD & Developmental Science Lab

(PI: Kim), Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB)
at Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking candidates for a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship beginning July, 2020 and based at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB). CADB is a state-of-the art clinical and research program and a collaborative program of NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and in partnership with NEXT for Autism.  CADB is located on the campus of New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center in White Plains, New York. The Center provides comprehensive assessment and clinical services for hundreds of patients annually.

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Senior Director, Child Mind Institute, NY

Senior Director, Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute (New York, NY)

The Child Mind Institute is recruiting a Senior Director for the Clinical Program in our new integrated Clinical-Research Autism Center. The clinical program is one of five clinical programs that comprise our rapidly expanding Child Mind Medical Practice. The Senior Director will work with practice leadership to develop and expand the clinical services in the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute and collaborate with our developing autism Research Center, as well as our other clinical programs. The Senior Director provides leadership around the strategy and clinical focus of the Autism Center to ensure Center goals are aligned with the mission of the Child Mind Institute. The Senior Director is a demonstrated master clinician and is responsible for the clinical productivity and professional growth of the Center’s faculty to ensure high quality, evidence-based clinical care. The Senior Director also works with leadership to identify and design programs aimed at achieving the strategic goals of the Autism center.

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Clinical Postdoctoral Position, Mount Sinai, NY

Clinical Research Postdoctoral Position

Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai            

The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is seeking one full-time Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The Seaver Autism Center leads a progressive research program while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and rare genetic syndromes associated with ASD (e.g., Phelan-McDermid syndrome, FOXP1 syndrome, ADNP syndrome, DDX3X syndrome, Fragile X syndrome). Our multidisciplinary team of clinical and preclinical faculty seek to identify the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders and advance effective treatments.

Clinical Responsibilities: The fellow will actively participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations of research participants to complete hours for clinical psychology licensure. Experience with all modules of the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and cognitive assessments is preferred. The fellow will also assist with report writing. Seeking applicants with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams. The fellow will be involved in the supervision and mentorship of psychology graduate students and post-baccalaureate research coordinators. Additional clinical experiences (e.g., treatment cases, neuropsychological testing) and involvement in the Seaver Center’s Community Outreach Program (e.g., social skills groups) are possible for interested candidates.

Research Responsibilities: The fellow will be involved in a variety of cutting-edge research studies ranging from natural history studies to clinical trials. The fellow will also play a critical role in phenotyping for the Center’s Rare Disease Program. Additional opportunities include participation in weekly multidisciplinary research meetings, manuscript preparation, and presentations at national and international conferences. There is also the opportunity to develop projects related to personal research interests. Interdisciplinary collaboration is available and encouraged.

Applicants with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program will be considered for this fully funded two-year position. The start date is Summer 2020, with some flexibility.

Interested candidates should e-mail a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references to paige.siper@mssm.edu and ivy.giserman-kiss@mssm.edu by February 5, 2020. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about the Seaver Center, visit: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/seaver.