Clinical Psychologist - Faculty - Open Rank - Center for Development and Disability (CDD), University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014


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 dependent on qualifications and experience and the position is open track.
Opportunities are available to participate in program development activities and applied research.

  •  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 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 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


Open Until Filled

Additional Requirements:  cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of references.

For additional information contact:
Maria Moriarta, PsyD., Executive Director
Center for Development & Disability
505.272.0322 or [email protected]