Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatrics/Developmental Disability - University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
One position remains available, please see below for a description of this fellowship program that also offers certification in PCIT!
Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatrics/Developmental Disability at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Position: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is recruiting psychology postdoctoral fellows for the 2020-2021 year. This APPIC member postdoctoral fellowship program is located at the Center for Child Health and Development (CCHD) within the Developmental and Behavioral Sciences division. This is an interdisciplinary university center with a focus on clinical care, training, community outreach, and research related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Fellows will have the opportunity to be trainees in our Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disability (LEND) interdisciplinary training program.
Fellows participate in clinical, research, outreach, and advocacy activities, with the primary focus on clinical experience needed to gain licensure. Time spent in each of these areas is also based on level of interest. Fellows will participate in an interdisciplinary course with other LEND trainees. Qualified applicants may have the opportunity to provide teaching and supervision to graduate student trainees.
Clinical opportunities include interdisciplinary diagnostic teams, developmental behavioral therapy clinic, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), telemedicine evaluation and treatment, social skills groups for girls, cranio-facial clinic, cleft-lip/palate clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, and screening for developmental disabilities.
Research areas of emphasis include but are not limited to: telemedicine and Project ECHO, training community providers in evidence-based practice, PCIT/CARE workshops for ASD, sensorimotor processes and cognitive abilities in ASD, behavioral therapy in ASD, gender differences in ASD, Fragile X, EBP/PCIT dissemination, online parent training in ABA strategies (OASIS), and infant/young child social, language, and cognitive development. Additional information available at: http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/cchd/graduate-education/lend/psychology-postdoctoral-fellowship.html
Unique opportunities include interdisciplinary training and clinical focus, telemedicine and rural healthcare, and opportunities for certification in PCIT by a Level 1 Trainer. Community engagement is a priority, and fellows have the opportunity to provide talks about mental health, behavioral interventions, and neurodevelopmental disorders to community agencies. Funds are also available for conference travel. Previous fellows have been successful in gaining employment in the chosen area of work and in their preferred location. Past fellows have gone on to work in academic medical centers, teaching colleges, health systems, military bases, and school systems. Mentoring is provided to fellows to help with applications and interviews
This full-time fellowship provides opportunities to obtain supervised hours needed for clinical licensure. We welcome applicants from the fields of clinical child psychology, pediatric psychology, school psychology, or other related disciplines. Applicants must be eligible for temporary licensure in the state of Kansas (see https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/)
Applying: We will be using APPA CAS- program name "University of Kansas Medical Center, Center for Child Health and Development". https://appacas.webadmit.org/session/new. More information at https://appic.org
Interviews: Skype interviews offered.
Stipend: $50,004
Benefits: Health insurance, conference travel, vacation, and sick days. EPPP release days.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Location: The University of Kansas Medical Center is located at the stateline with Missouri, in Kansas City KS. Located on the Missouri river with the newly revitalized River Market farmer's market. While Kansas City is a beautiful, green city offering world class restaurants and arts, cost of living remains low. Best known for barbeque and jazz, Kansas City is also home to James Beard award winning chefs/restaurants and a range of music/performing arts (Americana, opera, Kauffman Performing Arts Center). Kansas City also offers a number of museums, including the Nelson Atkins art museum and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Arts (both free admission). There is a vibrant and affordable community walking distance from campus, and Kansas City made national news recently for deciding to offer public transit free-of-charge (in addition to the already-no-cost streetcar system). Despite its urban environment, Kansas City remains midwestern at its heart, with friendly and kind locals, and close access to rural communities. Kansas City KS is located in Wyandotte County, known for its linguistic and ethnic diversity. Rated by National Geographic in 2019 as one of the top travel destinations of the year.