Psychologist- Developmental Peds

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Psychologist serves as a professional-level clinical team member in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics, providing evaluation, assessment, consultation, counseling, and support services to children and their families. The role conducts and interprets clinical evaluations, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on individualized recommendations and plans, provides case coordination, and conducts school observations as needed. It also maintains clinical and program records and provides developmental recommendations and evidence-based strategies to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals. The position oversees and facilitates the Division’s counseling program, including coordination and development of counseling services, clinical activities, procedures, referrals, and service delivery. In collaboration with Division leadership and clinical staff, the psychologist identifies service needs, monitors program activities and outcomes, and supports the program’s ongoing development and effectiveness. The role also supervises and mentors master’s-level university interns, coordinates their clinical and program experiences, monitors progress, and collaborates with university faculty and programs. The psychologist develops and conducts trainings, support groups, workshops, and educational activities for families and professionals across the program’s catchment area. The position supports the mission and strategic direction of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics programs and contributes to program development, quality improvement, Division goals, meetings, and special projects. This is a time-limited position.

Requirements

Doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university, including one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology.
Licensure as a psychologist by the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pediatric programs.
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

Conduct, score, and interpret clinical evaluations and assessments for children and families.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized recommendations and plans.
Provide consultation and conduct school observations as appropriate.
Maintain clinical and program documentation in accordance with established requirements.
Provide case coordination and support to children with special needs and their families.
Provide developmental recommendations, resources, and evidence-based strategies to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals.
Coordinate with appropriate providers and community partners to support identified needs.
Oversee and facilitate the Division’s counseling program, including counseling services, clinical activities, program processes, referrals, and service delivery.
Provide counseling and consultation services within the scope of the program.
Collaborate with Division leadership and clinical staff to identify service needs, establish and maintain program procedures, and monitor program activities and outcomes.
Supervise and mentor university interns completing clinical and program-related experiences; coordinate activities, monitor performance and progress, provide feedback, and support professional development.
Collaborate with university programs and faculty regarding internship requirements and expectations.
Develop and conduct trainings, support groups, workshops, and educational activities for families and professionals.
Develop materials and resources to support community, family, and professional needs.
Contribute to strategic planning, program development, quality improvement activities, and achievement of Division goals and objectives.
Participate in meetings, special projects, and other program activities as assigned.