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Clinical Psychologist Faculty Positions - Center for Development and Disability (CDD), University of New Mexico

Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014


Clinical Psychologist Faculty Position
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD) in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to work full-time as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide diagnostic developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers and home-based therapeutic intervention for infants and toddlers. The CDD plays a crucial role in the disability field in New Mexico by providing interdisciplinary training, dissemination of information, applied research, policy development and analysis, and clinical services throughout the state and addresses disability issues across the lifespan.  Rank and salary is dependant on qualifications and experience. Opportunities are available to participate in program development activities and applied research. 

Minimum qualifications: 

  •  Candidates must have a PhD in clinical psychology or an equivalent degree
  •  Must be eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in New Mexico
  •  Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • 1 year experience required in providing assessment and evaluation of children birth to three with assessment tools such as:  Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Bayley Scales of Infant Development, 3rd Edition (BSID-III), Batelle Developmental Inventory, Mullen Scales of Early learning, Infant-Toddler Social Emotional Assessment (ITSEA), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (or other adaptive measures)
  • 1 year experience required in providing home-based therapeutic intervention for infants, toddlers and their caregivers/families from a relationship-based, family centered, infant mental health perspective

 Preferred qualifications: 

  • 1 year experience with:

o   early intervention and school systems
o   mentoring
o   multidisciplinary teaching
o   working as part of a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clinical team with demonstrated      
     capacity to work effectively with both professional and para-professional level staff from other    
     disciplines
o   assessing developmental skills, impact of contextual and environmental risk factors on
     development, exploring the impact of developmental and other factors on behavior, and providing
     diagnostics around Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental/ neurodevelopmental
     conditions or diagnoses

  • Knowledge of the Part C Early Intervention System and Early Childhood Mental Health principles and practices
  • Familiar with the Diagnostic Classification: 0-3R
  • Demonstrated potential to develop an applied research program related to early childhood assessment and intervention
  • Completion of an APA accredited clinical internship

UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm

This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as a condition of employment.  The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer/Educator.

The position will remain open until filled.  For complete details of this position and to apply, access Faculty Postings at:  https://unmjobs.unm.edu/     Reference Posting #0825173. 

For additional information you may contact Cate McClain, MD, PT, Director of Center for Development and Disability, 505-272-0322 or [email protected]  

 

 

Clinical Psychologist (ASD) Faculty Position
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD) in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specific training, diagnostic and behavioral consultative services to New Mexican children with ASD and their families, educators and providers. The CDD plays a crucial role in the disability field in New Mexico by providing interdisciplinary training, dissemination of information, applied research, policy development and analysis, and clinical services throughout the state and addresses disability issues across the lifespan. Rank is dependant on qualifications and experience and the position is open track. Opportunities are available to participate in program development activities and applied research.

Minimum qualifications:

  • PhD in clinical psychology or an equivalent degree
  • Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in New Mexico
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Experience in the diagnosis of autism spectrum and related developmental disorders in toddlers and school-aged children
  • Experience with interdisciplinary team participation and consultation to school teams on behavioral issues
  • Experience with relevant assessment tools

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred experience:

  • With early intervention and school systems
  • Mentoring
  • Multidisciplinary teaching
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clinical team with demonstrated capacity to work effectively with both professional and para-professional level staff from other disciplines
  • Completion of an APA accredited clinical internship is preferred

UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm

This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as a condition of employment. The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer/Educator.

For best consideration, applications must be received by June 20, 2014, however, the position will remain open until filled. For complete details of this position and to apply, access Faculty Postings at: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/   Reference Posting #0825383.

For additional information you may contact Marcia Moriarta, PsyD, Center for Development and Disability, 505-272-0322 or [email protected]