Child Psychologist - Autism Early Intervention, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016

Job Title       Child Psychologist - Autism Early Intervention
Job Requisition ID       57243BR
Department                  737000:SOM: Psych: Admin
Full/Part Time               Full-Time
Regular/Temporary     Regular

Job Description    The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child,
                                      Adolescent, and Young Adult Programs, is accepting applications for a position
                                      of Psychologist with a specialization in early intervention of Autism Spectrum
                                      Disorder (ASD), open academic rank. Applications will be reviewed beginning
                                      on January 1, 2016 and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
                                      The rank and track of the position are open, and compensation will be
                                      competitive and commensurate with the experience and professional
                                      accomplishments of selected applicant.

        Job Description: Serve as Director of Early Childhood Programs to provide
      supervision and leadership of the clinical, educational, and research
        operations of early intervention clinical programs at the Emory Autism Center.
        Experience and expertise in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
        with the use of Incidental Teaching (IT) for developing communication, social,
        engagement, self-help, and learning skills among children, and inclusion with
        typically developing peers are important foundational approaches expected.
        Teaching of professional trainees, providing family support programs, and
        contributing to evidence-based research are expected as part of the position.

Preferred                      The candidate must have a current license to practice Psychology by the GA
Qualifications             State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or be license-eligible in GA.
                                      Holding an active credential as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or
                                      BCBA-D) is a plus. The candidate must have an outstanding reputation in the
                                      field along with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have the ability
                                      to successfully work in a complex environment and to communicate effectively.
                                      The candidate must have academic qualifications commensurate with an
                                      appointment at or above the level of Assistant Professor. Recommended start
                                      date: September 1, 2016.

This position             Not Applicable
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