Child Development Psychologist, Ph.D. Psy.D.

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center in Central Texas seeks a pediatric psychologist with autism and developmental disabilities expertise to join the Child Development section. The focus is diagnostic evaluation and assessment, with potential for evidence-based treatment.

Requirements include a PhD/PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA accredited program and APA-accredited internship; postdoctoral autism training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Child Clinical, Pediatric Psychology, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Texas license to practice Psychology or license-eligible in Texas.
• Board Certification preferred through ABPP when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities.
• Proficiency with a wide range of psychological tests (ADOS-2, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4).
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including developmental pediatricians, speech and occupational therapists.

Skills

Autism expertise

Developmental disabilities experience

APA-accredited internship

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology

Tools

ADOS-2

ADOS-2 Modules 1-4

CARS-2

WPPSI-IV

WISC-V

WIAT-4

Job description

Pediatric/Clinical Psychologist Temple

Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center in Central Texas is looking for a pediatric psychologist with expertise in autism and developmental disabilities to join our team within the section of Child Development. The primary focus of the position is diagnostic evaluation and assessment of children with autism, learning and behavioral difficulties. There also is an opportunity to provide evidence-based treatment. Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA accredited graduate doctoral program and have completed an APA accredited internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology. Formal postdoctoral fellowship training in autism or related area of specialization is preferred.

Position Highlights

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities
• Proficiency with a wide range of psychological tests (e.g. ADOS-2 Modules 1-4, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4)
• Ability to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including developmental pediatricians, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Texas license to practice psychology issued by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologist or license eligible in Texas
• Preference for candidates with Board Certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) or whose professional trajectory includes board certification when eligible

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Child Clinical, Pediatric Psychology, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from a university-based graduate program fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Note: This requirement assumes completion of a one-year, pediatric-oriented pre-doctoral internship that is APA- or CPA-accredited, or its substantial equivalent, i.e., a member program of Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
• Texas license to practice Psychology issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP), or license-eligible in Texas. Note: This requirement assumes completion of one-year of Postdoctoral supervised training (1,750 hours), preferably from an APA-accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Child Clinical or Pediatric Psychology or an APPIC-member program.
• Preference given to candidates who are Board-certified in Child Clinical or Pediatric Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), or whose professional trajectory includes board certification when eligible.