Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2015
The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology
Flexible start date Summer/Early Fall 2015
One year, full-time position with possible second year
Application Deadline: February 15, 2015
The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Fellowship specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The postdoctoral fellow will devote the majority of his or her time to:
1) Conducting psychological assessments of children referred through the state of Nevada Autism
Treatment Assistance Program
2) Participating in the CASD multidisciplinary diagnostic team
3) Assisting with supervision of practicum/internship students
Optional opportunities that may be available include:
1) Participation in multidisciplinary team assessments of children with suspected Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders
2) Observation of genetics clinics
3) Leading parenting skills classes, social skills programs
4) Providing therapy
5) Conducting community outreach projects
6) Conducting research, presenting at conferences, and publishing
The program is designed to prepare the fellow for independent functioning as a psychologist specializing in autism spectrum and related disorders. The fellow will receive a minimum of one hour per week of supervision by a licensed psychologist in accordance with Nevada state licensure requirements for postdoctoral hours and will be provided training and mentorship by faculty experts affiliated with UNLV CASD. Salary is $45,000. Additionally, fellows are provided with a standard employee benefits package that includes fifteen days of paid vacation, sick leave, plus medical and dental plan options.
UNLV CASD is an expanding research, service, and teaching center that has been serving the Las Vegas valley since 2006. Our mission is to be a central support for families and leaders in autism spectrum and related disorders through innovation, research, and mentorship of new professionals. The CASD multidisciplinary team covers a wide range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, educational psychology, behavior analysis, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, pediatric genetics, genetic counseling, speech and language pathology, social work, and in 2015 will be adding pediatric neurology and occupational therapy. This is an exciting time to join CASD as our clinic is joining in partnership with the pediatrics department of the UNR University School of Medicine and another community nonprofit organization to expand services within the community.
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu.
Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited psychology program (including an APA accredited or APPIC approved internship).
Preferred qualifications: clinical experience with autism spectrum disorders, experience working with a multidisciplinary team environment.
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references that may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin February 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Shannon Crozier, Director UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and are to be submitted via email to [email protected]
Position is contingent upon continued funding.
