Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), The University of Iowa
Posted: Friday, January 10, 2014
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, preschool-aged children, young children and 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. UI Children's Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa nationally ranked for children's health care and this recognition reflects our continuing commitment to all of Iowa's children. 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.
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To apply for this position, visit: http://jobs.uiowa.edu and select requisition 61999. People with disabilities, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applicable background checks will be conducted.
For additional information about this position, contact Judy Stephenson at [email protected].