Clinical Psychologist, Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa, IA
Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022The Center for Disabilities and Development is looking to hire for a Clinical Psychologist. This position performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and treatment with infants, children and young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting. Diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of a multi-disciplinary, healthcare team. View Online
- Determine psychodiagnosis and psychodynamics of clients in a hospital/clinic setting utilizing tests and interviews.
- Interview and counsel clients in a clinical setting and study medical and social case histories.
- Diagnoses and treats/develops treatment plans for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of an inter-disciplinary health-care team.
- Select, administer, and interpret intelligence, achievement, aptitude and organicity tests.
- Treat psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments, utilizing various psychological techniques.
- Collaborate with other hospital/clinical staff members to develop patient treatment programs.
- Develop experimental designs and conduct research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
- Prepare diagnosis and status reports on individuals interviewed.
- Completes patient report and billing documentation according to CDD and UI Healthcare guidelines and timelines.
- Assist in the preparation of research proposals and grant requests.
- Serve as a mentor for students.
- Provides learning experiences and/or instruction to graduate and doctoral-level trainees, as assigned.
- Supervise and schedule graduates students in psychodiagnostic work and psychotherapy.
- Serve as the leader of a treatment team.
- Assign and schedule clients in the clinic.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Required Qualifications:
- A Doctoral degree in Psychology is required.
- Reasonable experience (1-3 years) in Clinical Child Psychology, including skill and experience in psychological/neuropsychological assessment and working with infants, preschool-aged children, young children and/or young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Reasonable experience (1-3 years) experience in Clinical Psychotherapy.
- State of Iowa Psychology license at the time of hire unless there are specific circumstances that necessitate a grace period.
- Iowa Health Service Provider Certification, or certification within 12 months of hire.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competency in computer software applications.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of community based disability services.
- Experience working in a healthcare environment and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Expertise in applied behavior analysis.
- Experience working with electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
- Assessment and/or treatment of possible Autism Spectrum Disorder; Using such materials as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and/or other tools.
- Assessment and/or treatment neurodevelopmental disabilities for children between ages 0-5 years; Knowledge of using materials, such as the Bayley Scales of Infant Development or Mullen Scales of Learning.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
