Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities & Development

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disabilities and Development is looking to hire for a Clinical Psychologist. This position performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and treatment with infants, children and young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting. This position works closely with other members of a multi-disciplinary, healthcare team and allows for additional opportunities to participate in group lead interventions and individual therapy. This position can allow for either part-time or full-time. Prepares for individual patient/family contact. Reviews relevant records and reports and consults with appropriate clinical team members as necessary. Prepares equipment/materials/space prepared for session. Performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and/or treatment with children and/or young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting. Maintains skills/competency related to testing procedures and protocols. Selects and properly administers appropriate interview protocols to meet the patients age, abilities, and needs from the evaluation. Conducts interviews in a sensitive, family-centered manner. Scores tests and interprets test results appropriately; communicates findings with patients and family, schools and community providers. Diagnoses and treats/develops treatment plans for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of an inter-disciplinary health-care team. Develops recommendations and treatment plans consistent with patient and family goals, assessment findings, and team consensus. Completes patient report and billing documentation according to department and Iowa Health Care guidelines and timelines. Submits billing documentation to support each billed procedure, following department, CDD and UI Healthcare policies. Submits record of telephone contacts and other unscheduled visits into electronic patient record. Participates in the instruction and supervision of trainees. Provides learning experiences and/or instruction to graduate and doctoral-level trainees, as assigned. Plans, organizes and provides structured learning experiences for assigned health care students. Assists students in developing knowledge, skills and abilities. Provides written and oral feedback and assessment to student, practicum instructor, training director, etc. Participates in classroom/lab teaching when requested. Communicates and provides services in a manner that respects the family’s’ role as primary caregiver. Works to meet the individualized needs and goals of the patient and family. Demonstrates accountability for quality patient care and resource management. Demonstrates commitment to the CDD mission, vision, performance standards, and strategic intents. Assures compliance to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e JCAHO and other regulatory bodies). Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation. Maintains required mandatory skills and certifications. Assumes responsibility for promoting and maintaining a safe patient care and work environment. Develops and confirms an understanding of the subject matter required to complete the assigned tasks. Completes the assigned tasks within established timelines and accuracy standards. Reporting problems/delays to appropriate authorities and seeks guidance to rectify the issues. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Doctoral degree in Psychology is required.
Reasonable experience (1-3 years) in Clinical Child Psychology, including skill and experience in psychological/neuropsychological assessment and working with infants, preschool-aged children, young children and/or young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
State of Iowa Psychology license, or; Provisional License of Psychology issued from the Iowa Board of Psychology at the time of hire and ability to attain licensure within first nine months of employment is required.
Iowa Health Service Provider Certification, or certification within 12 months of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competency in computer software applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of community based disability services.
Experience working in a healthcare environment and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Experience in applied behavior analysis.
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
Experience utilizing evidenced based interventions.
Assessment and/or treatment of possible Autism Spectrum Disorder; Using such materials as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and/or other tools.
Assessment and/or treatment neurodevelopmental disabilities for children between ages 0-5 years; Knowledge of using materials, such as the Bayley Scales of Infant Development or Mullen Scales of Early Learning.

Responsibilities

Prepares for individual patient/family contact.
Performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and/or treatment with children and/or young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting.
Diagnoses and treats/develops treatment plans for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of an inter-disciplinary health-care team.
Completes patient report and billing documentation according to department and Iowa Health Care guidelines and timelines.
Participates in the instruction and supervision of trainees.
Communicates and provides services in a manner that respects the family’s’ role as primary caregiver.
Demonstrates accountability for quality patient care and resource management.
Assures compliance to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e JCAHO and other regulatory bodies).
Assumes responsibility for promoting and maintaining a safe patient care and work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.