UNIV - Open Rank - Psychologist - Pediatrics: Developmental

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Academic advancement opportunities

Job summary

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.

The role focuses on evaluations for school-aged children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and genetic conditions, at a major academic medical center serving a diverse pediatric population.

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 neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Eligible for licensure as a psychologist in South Carolina

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; supervise interns and fellows.
• Contribute to APA-accredited internship program and education initiatives.

Skills

Psychological evaluation

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring/training

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or school psychology

APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in psychology or neuropsychology

Licensure eligible in SC

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC004433 COM PEDS DEVP Psychology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

Physical Requirements

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)

Employment Equity and E-Verify

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.

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