UNIV - Open Rank - Psychologist - Pediatrics: Developmental

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a full-time Psychologist or Neuropsychologist to join the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at our Charleston campus. The role focuses on in-depth evaluations for school-aged children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism and related genetic conditions.

You will collaborate with psychology, neuropsychology, social work, and pediatrics, participate in supervision and training, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or school psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship and a postdoctoral fellowship in psychology or neuropsychology.
• Experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for school-aged children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide evaluation, treatment, and advocacy and participate in training supervision.

Skills

Psychological evaluation

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or school psychology

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a full‑time Psychologist or Neuropsychologist to join the Psychology Section within the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, located at a major academic medical center that serves a diverse and developmentally complex pediatric population across a broad geographic region. Learn more about our division at: https://children.muschealth.org/medical-services/developmental-behavioral

Position Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for school‑aged children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including Autism Spectrum Disorder and genetic conditions.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, including psychology, neuropsychology, social work, and developmental-behavioral pediatrics, to provide evaluation, treatment, and advocacy. Participate in the supervision and training of psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other learners within the division. Contribute to the APA‑accredited Charleston Consortium Psychology Internship Program (https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences/education/internship).

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or school psychology from an APA‑accredited program.
• Completion of an APA‑accredited internship and a postdoctoral fellowship in psychology or neuropsychology.
• Experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations that provide differential diagnosis for children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Eligible for licensure as a psychologist in South Carolina

Benefits:

• MUSC offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Opportunities for academic advancement, research, and participation in multidisciplinary initiatives in the Department of Pediatrics.

About MUSC & Charleston:

MUSC is home to a nationally ranked children’s hospital, consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine for excellence in pediatric care. Charleston offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, rich history, and excellent public and private schools.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees