Developmental Pediatric Psychologist Opportunity

Ascension St Vincent; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid relocation

Malpractice coverage

Professional expense allowance

Generous benefits including retirement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent in Columbia, SC is seeking a Developmental Pediatric Psychologist to join our busy practice specializing in autism assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and specific training with ADOS, as well as experience in cognitive and behavioral measures.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including paid relocation and malpractice coverage. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the health of South Carolinians while engaging in quality improvement and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Specific training with ADOS is required.
• Experience with cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct autism assessments for children using the ADOS.
• Provide feedback to parents regarding test results.
• Write evaluation reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Autism assessments

ADOS training

Cognitive measures

Behavioral measures

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in School or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Developmental Pediatric Psychologist Opportunity

Columbia, SC

Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina has an opening for a psychologist specializing in autism to join our very busy developmental pediatric practice. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in School or Clinical Psychology from an APA‑Accredited Program required. Specific training with ADOS is required. Must also have experience with cognitive, adaptive, academic, and behavioral measures.

Details:

• Conduct autism assessments for children using the ADOS.
• Provide feedback to parents to explain test results and diagnoses, as well as make evidence‑based recommendations.
• Write evaluation reports to summarize interview accurately and thoroughly, test results, interpretations, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., developmental pediatricians) to provide comprehensive care.

Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Paid relocation and malpractice with tail coverage
• Professional expense allowance
• Generous benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• EPIC ER

The Department of Pediatrics has a record of academic achievement, financial success, and high faculty morale. The Department which includes 18 subspecialty divisions along with our freestanding Children’s Hospital presently provides 151,000 patient encounters annually with 7,500 admissions and over 35,000 pediatric emergency room visits. The Pediatrics Department has been recognized as the best teaching Department for 28 out of the last 31 years. Opportunities in quality improvement, research, and clinical trials exist locally within the Department and systemwide with our “sister” Children’s Hospital in Greenville through our Pediatric Service Line.

With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visitPrismaHealth.org.

Columbia is home to the state’s flagship university and offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Twyla Camp, Physician Recruiter, [e-mail]