Licensed Psychologist (Academic Rank DOQ)

University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

80d • Onsite

About The Position

The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha is seeking psychologists for the Autism Diagnostic Clinic within the integrated Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD). This is an open rank faculty position. The role involves participating in autism diagnostic evaluations within an interdisciplinary team, mentoring and supervising predoctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows, and coordinating/implementing evidence-based treatment programs like parent training, social skills groups, and individualized therapy. The position is ideal for candidates interested in applied clinical research and seeking internal/extramural funding. Specialized training opportunities, such as ADOS-2 reliability training, are available. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Nebraska. iCASD provides comprehensive ABA services to children with autism, focusing on developing social communication, play, and adaptive skills. The department is a collaborative group of clinical educators and researchers integrating training and research into clinical service delivery. MMI has a new, state-of-the-art facility and is expanding innovative programs for individuals with disabilities. All faculty contribute to education and clinical supervision. The department supervises APA-accredited predoctoral interns through the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology and offers teaching opportunities in ABA Master's and Doctoral programs. MMI is a leading center for intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a mission to transform lives through outreach, education, research, and patient care. It operates with an interdisciplinary approach, integrating research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. MMI's new facility is 220,000 sq ft, and it has an annual budget over $51M, a grant portfolio exceeding $16M, approximately 500 employees, and 17 disciplines serving about 90,000 clinical visits annually. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and hosts a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. MMI is committed to a diverse workforce and patient population. Omaha is a vibrant, family-centric, affordable city with a strong community, known for its dining, cultural events, and friendly atmosphere. It has been recognized by Forbes and U.S. News for its livability and affordability.

Requirements

• PhD
• Licensure (or license eligible) in Nebraska is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interests in applied clinical research.
• Interest in applying for internal and extramural funding.
• Training in ADOS-2 and establishing research reliability on ADOS-2.

Responsibilities

• Participate in autism diagnostic evaluations within an interdisciplinary team.
• Mentor and supervise predoctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows.
• Coordinate and implement evidence-based treatment programs, such as parent training programs, social skills groups, and individualized therapy.
• Engage in applied clinical research.
• Apply for internal and extramural funding.
• Provide clinical supervision for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
• Teach courses in the ABA Master’s degree program and the ABA doctoral degree program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree