Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), The University of Iowa Children's Hospital

The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), University of Iowa Children's Hospital, is seeking a pediatric clinical psychologist to provide psychological/neuropsychological assessment and behavioral assessment and treatment with infants, children and young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting. This pediatric psychologist works to diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of a multi-disciplinary, health-care team. Position requirements include a doctoral degree in Psychology; one to three years of experience in Pediatric Clinical Psychology, including skill and experience in pediatric psychological/neuropsychological assessment and working with infants and preschool-aged children through young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities; eligibility for licensing as a Psychologist in the State of Iowa. Iowa Psychology License and Certification as a Health Service Provider are highly desirable. A demonstrated knowledge of community-based disability services; expertise in applied behavior analysis; experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a health-care environment; and experience working with an electronic medical record system are desirable.

Salary is commensurate with training and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes group life insurance; long-term disability; health, dental, vision and hearing insurance; liability protection; spending accounts for dependent and medical expenses; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; and employer-funded retirement program.

The CDD is Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities and is a clinical, research, and teaching component of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, University of Iowa Healthcare. The CDD serves individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders including brain injuries, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, genetic syndromes, epilepsy, and diverse chronic health impairments. Services are provided in an interdisciplinary setting that includes pediatricians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, audiologists, educational consultants, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics was recently named as America's #1 Health Care Employer on the Forbes 2015 America's Best Employers list.

The Iowa City/Coralville area consistently ranks as one of the most livable communities in the nation. Picture a top-notch educational institution offering some of the nation's best (and largest) healthcare facilities, a variety of art and theatrical attractions, an internationally renowned writers' workshop, research programs that are changing our world, sporting events and excellent recreational facilities and programs. Combine this with a welcoming community surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills, forests, lakes and rivers of Eastern Iowa. It's not hard to see why the Iowa City area is a top community in which to live, work, play and raise a family.

To apply for this position, visit:  https://jobs.uiowa.edu and select requisition 61999. Selection process will include a Credential and Background Check. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For additional information about this position, contact Judy Stephenson at [email protected].

University of Iowa Children's Hospital
University of Iowa Health Care
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa  52242-1011
www.uihealthcare.com/cdd