Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Psychologist, Thompson Autism Center (Grant Funded)
About The Position
The Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Psychologist provides a full range of mental health services to patients and their families. Duties may include diagnostic and psychological assessment, intervention, treatment planning, consultation, crisis intervention, case management, and discharge planning for individuals with a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. Children seen in the clinic range from infancy to late adolescence with a focus on children ages 16 months to 6 years. Will work collaboratively with a treatment team which includes neurologists, psychiatrists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians, medical sub-specialists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other allied health care professionals (i.e., speech pathologists, occupational therapists). Provides evidence-based treatment/intervention of children with ASD and other comorbid psychiatric/medical/behavioral diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and conduct problems. Participates in the supervision and training of students in psychology and other related disciplines.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in providing developmental and/or psychological/neuropsychological testing to young children and adolescents with suspected autism spectrum disorders and other related neurodevelopmental disorders including developmental delay, intellectual disability, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, and ADHD is required.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. from APA accredited doctoral program in clinical, school or counseling psychology. APA accredited internship.
- One (1) year of clinical training in pediatric or child clinical psychology at the doctoral or post-doctoral level.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Psychology License: must have psychology license prior to start date, if psychology license is out of state (not California) must convert to a California psychology license within 6 months of hire date.
- Ability to relate and communicate positively and effectively in person, in writing, and on the telephone
- Think critically
- Work independently
- Manage multiple assignments
- Compose written material
- Work well under pressure
- Problem solve
- Organize and prioritize workload
- Pay close attention to detail
- Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
- Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of mental health experience with children and families in a healthcare setting.
- APA accredited internship with emphasis/specialization in pediatric psychology.
- Post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric or child clinical psychology.
- Eligible for board certification in clinical and/or health psychology.
- Training and specialization in diagnostic instruments including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) is preferred.
- Bi-lingual.
- Board certification in clinical and/or health psychology.
Responsibilities
- diagnostic and psychological assessment
- intervention
- treatment planning
- consultation
- crisis intervention
- case management
- discharge planning
- evidence-based treatment/intervention of children with ASD and other comorbid psychiatric/medical/behavioral diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and conduct problems
- supervision and training of students in psychology and other related disciplines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
