Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Judge Baker Children's Center • Waltham, MA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Baker Center for Children and Families is seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow for its Center for Effective Therapy (CET), an outpatient program serving children and adolescents ages 2–22 and their families. The fellowship provides training in pediatric neuropsychological assessment and is consistent with the Houston Conference/Minnesota Guidelines. The primary population includes children with neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired neurological conditions. Referrals come from pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, schools, and mental health providers for differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Evaluation follow-up includes written and oral feedback for parents and detailed recommendations; opportunities to participate in school IEP meetings may also be available.

This is a two-year, full-time fellowship with a hybrid arrangement. The anticipated start is at the end of August or in September, though an alternative may be negotiated individually. The fellow’s time is divided among clinical activity (80%), research activity (10%), and didactics (10%). Clinical training includes comprehensive assessment, report writing, feedback, multidisciplinary collaboration, seminars, supervision, and participation in case conferences, peer supervision, and journal clubs. Research exposure includes pediatric neuropsychology literature review, independent research opportunities, and potential collaboration on manuscripts and conference posters. Qualified successful applicants may be appointed as fellows at Harvard Medical School.

Requirements

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited predoctoral internship.
• Prior training in child assessment and exposure to neuropsychological testing.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in child development, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychological theory.
• Experience with school consultation and psychoeducational planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired brain injury, medical conditions, ADHD, learning disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional measures.
• Write integrated reports with clear, actionable recommendations for families, schools, and medical teams.
• Conduct feedback sessions with caregivers, schools, and referring providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and educational consultants.
• Participate in weekly didactic seminars on neuropsychological theory, test interpretation, cultural considerations, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Receive at least two hours per week of individual supervision from a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist.
• Participate in case conferences, peer supervision, journal clubs, postdoctoral seminars, and a weekly assessment seminar.
• Contribute to clinical service-line development and/or research on neuropsychological outcomes.
• Review pediatric neuropsychological literature, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Develop research projects using available clinical populations or through collaborations, and collaborate on manuscript preparation and conference poster submissions as appropriate.
• Submit a cover letter, recent CV, two de-identified neuropsychological reports, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by their writers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision insurance options.
• 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.
• Immediate enrollment in retirement, with a 4% company contribution and a match of up to 4% after two years of employment.
• Opportunities to participate in department or organization improvement committees and activities.
• Potential appointment as a fellow at Harvard Medical School for a qualified successful applicant.

What This Job Offers

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