Clinical Assistant Professor – Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

This position will work to expand the applied behavior analysis and treatment
services for children with a severe behavior disorders specifically in the area
of behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder. In
addition, this position will participate in a growing research program in
improving care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and pediatric
feeding disorders. Furthermore, this position will serve as an important
academic faculty by supporting the training of medical and psychology students,
interns, residents, and fellows for individuals with unique neurodevelopmental
diagnoses and pediatric feeding disorder.

The UF Department of Psychiatry is a leader in innovative, evidence-based
treatment programs for a variety of mental health and substance use disorders.
Treatment teams within UF Health Psychiatry specialize in dual diagnosis. They
are experienced in managing treatment plans for multiple co-occurring disorders.
Clinical faculty, fellows and residents provide subspecialty care using
transcranial magnetic stimulation, parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive
behavioral therapy and specific treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and
addiction. We are nationally recognized for our research on addiction,
depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, physicians and health professional’s substance abuse,
Tourette’s disorder, basic and clinical psychopharmacology, neuroimmunology,
gene-environment interactions in abnormal repetitive movements, dynamic
functional magnetic resonance imaging and proteomics.

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of
Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF),
and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts &
culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the
best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for
its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural
surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless
entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year.

Requirements

• Ph.D. with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis, board certification at the doctoral level
• Current and maintain BCBA certificate
• At least five years of experience in behavioral treatment for pediatric feeding disorders.
• Strong documentations skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability collaborate with other providers and professionals
• Ability to adapt and manage change

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in the area of multidisciplinary treatment for pediatric feeding disorder and training
• Ability to work in a teaching environment and collaborate with other professionals
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Expand the applied behavior analysis and treatment services for children with severe behavior disorders, specifically in behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder.
• Participate in a growing research program in improving care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and pediatric feeding disorders.
• Serve as an important academic faculty by supporting the training of medical and psychology students, interns, residents, and fellows for individuals with unique neurodevelopmental diagnoses and pediatric feeding disorder.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, winter break, and personal holidays
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees