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

Nemours Children's Health•Jacksonville, FL

1d•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. Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org [http://www.nemours.org/].

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