Pediatric Neuropsychologist-Nemours Children's Health - Jacksonville, FL

The Nemours Foundation•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Psychologist with expertise in assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders. Primary populations for this position will include children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, like ADHD and learning disability. The provider will also spend a portion of their time evaluating children with a variety of primary medical disorders, such as epilepsy, brain tumor, and sickle cell disease. This position is pivotal in the expansion of autism services at Nemours and will provide a foundation for ongoing growth in this area. About the Work Environment Nemours is a top-ranked, rapidly growing pediatric specialty care center that works closely with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and other medical facilities in the area. The psychologist will collaborate closely with physicians, community pediatricians, and other allied health professionals, and they will have ample opportunities for research collaboration. We offer highly competitive benefits, including allowance for work-related research travel, bonuses for productivity and quality improvement engagement, and generous PTO allotment. Application Process Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and list of professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Nemours Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Psychology or School Psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD)
Completion of an APA- or NASP-accredited internship
Current or eligible for Florida licensure as a psychologist
Strong skills in assessment, differential diagnosis, feedback, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent experience in pediatric neuropsychology or psychological assessment preferred
Familiarity with administering and interpreting ADOS or comparable diagnostic assessment measures (e.g. MIGDAS, CARS, ADI-R)

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient psychological/neuropsychological assessment of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as children presenting with primary medical conditions
Collaborate with psychometrists to perform comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessments
Provide feedback and recommendations to guide educational and clinical management decisions
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative patient care planning
Engage in quality improvement initiatives and program development within the division, such as our school advocacy program