Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - STAR & Developmental Center - West Des Moines

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The primary focus of the postdoctoral position will be pediatric outpatient evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disability, global developmental delay), and ruling out secondary concerns such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and mood concerns. Referral sources include specialty and general pediatric clinics from across the state of Iowa. Inpatient consultations on pediatric units and pediatric specialty units are possible if desired. This is a primarily clinical position, though there is support for interests in training and research. The postdoc will join an established group of two psychologists and two psychometrists and partner closely with developmental pediatrics, therapists of all types (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, applied behavior analysis), and social work.

Requirements

• Full completion of doctoral degree by the beginning of the postdoctoral fellowship.
• Successful completion of APA-accredited internship.
• Prior experience working in pediatric assessment and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Prior experience in applied behavior analysis preferred.
• Licensed or license eligible in the state of Iowa.
• Must be provisionally licensed in the state of Iowa and working toward Iowa Licensed Psychologist and Iowa Health Service Psychologist.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Ability to perform functions under the stress of conflicting demands, deadlines, and time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions.
• Good organization abilities and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to interpret, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
• Effective communication skills with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric assessment and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services and behavior management training as needed.
• Administers and scores psychological and neuro-psychological testing, assessment and evaluation for adult, adolescent, and child inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares psychological or neuro-psychological assessment reports.
• Exercise independent judgment in diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.
• Provides individual and/or group psychotherapy and counseling to outpatients and to inpatients on occasion.
• Maintains discipline specific professional and ethical standards.
• Facilitates problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• May serve other departments as assigned.
• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the designated time frame.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed expectations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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