Psychologist – Pediatric Developmental
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applications for a Developmental Psychologist. This individual will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism health disorders, spectrum disorder and possibly other childhood mental health disorders. This role includes teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting. Participation in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations is also required. Candidates must have training, experience, and expertise in conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders. They should have previous experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations and experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.
Requirements
- PhD/Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or a related discipline.
- Current license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) or license eligible with the Kansas BSRB.
- Experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the developmental pediatrics field.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, and expertise in conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders.
- Previous experience participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations.
- Experience collaborating with families of children with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities including autism health disorders, spectrum disorder and possibly other childhood mental health disorders.
- Teaching graduate-level learners from various disciplines, including medical students and pediatric residents, within a clinical setting.
- Participation in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations.
- Conducting diagnostic evaluations and behavior therapy for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders.
- Participating in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations.
- Collaborating with families of children with disabilities.
- Experience with research and teaching at a medical institution in the developmental pediatrics field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
