Pediatric Developmental Psychology Clinician-Educator

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor to provide pediatric developmental psychology services, including assessment and treatment of autism and related disorders, in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The position emphasizes teaching and mentorship of learners, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing professional development to advance clinical, educational, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Licensed Psychologist (LP) in Kansas or eligible for licensure in Kansas.
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing behavior therapy for autism, developmental disabilities, and/or childhood mental health disorders.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations.
• Experience working with families of children with disabilities.
• Experience with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) administration and/or training.
• Experience with clinical psychology and developmental pediatrics in the outpatient setting.
• Experience providing clinical teaching to graduate-level learners, medical students, pediatric residents, or other health professions learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized psychological assessment and treatment services for pediatric patients with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, and childhood mental health, behavioral, and psychological disorders.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide behavior therapy using current, evidence-based practices and techniques.
• Provide clinical services in outpatient and, as applicable, inpatient settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team diagnostic evaluations and collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborate with patients’ families and caregivers as part of the assessment and treatment process.
• Contribute to the education, training, and mentorship of learners, including medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate-level learners from a variety of disciplines.
• Participate in departmental and divisional meetings, case conferences, teaching rounds, seminars, quality improvement activities, scholarly activities, and other academic activities as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain expertise in pediatric developmental psychology, psychological assessment, behavioral intervention, and related areas of practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or related discipline

Job description

The University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor to provide pediatric developmental psychology services, including assessment and treatment of autism and related disorders, in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The position emphasizes teaching and mentorship of learners, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing professional development to advance clinical, educational, and