Pediatric Clinical Psychologist or Post Doc Fellowship (Full-Time)

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist who is licensed or license eligible to conduct assessments, offer recommendations for services, and provide treatments as appropriate to children and young adults. The Pediatric Psychology program at ChildServe offers a kid-focused, family-friendly place for children and young adults to receive psychological testing, diagnoses, and professional support. Our psychology staff provide parents with feedback regarding their child’s diagnosis or level of functioning. Each child receives an individualized evaluation designed to cover many areas of concern. Join ChildServe’s multidisciplinary team of experts including pediatric psychology, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, PT, OT, SLP, and a board-certified pediatric psychologist.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• State of Iowa Licensed Psychologist or Provisional Psychology License (Post-Doctoral applicants accepted).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Nice To Haves

• Two years or more of licensed practice preferred.
• Experience and effective interactions with children & adolescents on the autism spectrum preferred.
• Trauma informed psychologist with practice experience in intellectual testing, cognitive & aptitude testing, autism diagnostics, and mental illness diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately select psychologically based instruments to use in assessments and administer, score and interpret assessments accurately.
• Communicate assessment results with child, family, and other appropriate parties maintaining the dignity and respect of the child and the family.
• Develop recommendations consistent with assessment findings, child goals, family goals, and team consensus.
• Devise and implement appropriate treatment programs including therapy, counseling, or advice.
• Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Benefits

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services.
• With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
• ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
• ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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