Open Rank Neuropsychologist Adjoint Instructor, Adjoint Sr. Instructor, Adjoint Asst. Professor, Adjoint Assoc. Professor, Adjoint Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

4d • $27,500 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has an opening for a part-time (0.25 FTE) faculty position. The Trauma Assessment and Treatment Services for Kids (TASK) Clinic, within the START center, is a multidisciplinary clinic providing comprehensive, trauma-sensitive assessment services for children who have experienced chronic maltreatment and present with complex symptoms and behaviors. The TASK Clinic currently seeks a part-time neuropsychologist to complete comprehensive pediatric neuropsychological evaluations. The TASK clinic is a collaboration between the Kempe Center for the prevention of child abuse and the Department of Psychiatry’s Stress, Trauma, Adversity Research and Treatment Center.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in psychology
• 1-3 years of psychology experience at rank or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the supervision of neuropsychologists in training.
• Experience working in Child neuropsychology practice, either private or academics.
• Experience in providing multiple types of neuropsychological care (e.g., beyond comprehensive exams).
• Completion of an APA approved internship and ABCN approved postdoctoral program in Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, faculty, staff and students
• Excellent clinical skills with evidence-based diagnostics and treatment recommendations
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communication, express or exchange ideas by verbal communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to community audiences.
• Bilingual practitioner with capacity to conduct assessments in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive neuropsychological assessments of children and caregivers
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, family networks, and treatment providers to promote trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive treatment
• Administer, score, interpret psycho-diagnostic, intellectual, and neuropsychological assessment measures
• Select tests and measures to include in neuropsychological batteries that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for patient population
• Develop assessment reports that consider and incorporate the impacts of chronic forms of childhood neglect and maltreatment and are culturally relevant
• Take active steps in test administration and report writing that addresses and reduces the impacts of cultural bias
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver report results and treatment recommendations
• Work across systems of care to promote comprehensive treatment of children, including collaboration with medical, educational, and child welfare professionals.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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