Academic Neuropsychologist/Clinical Child Psychologist for Autism Program

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (CAPP) at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist or clinical child psychologist for an immediate opening in our interdisciplinary autism assessment clinic. The Division faculty provide clinical care within a pediatric setting, supervision of neurodevelopmental and child clinical psychology interns (APA accredited program), fellows, and graduate trainees.We are also involved in the education of medical students and residents as well as research and other scholarly activities. There is a strong tradition of interprofessional, integrated care service delivery models in this academic health system.

We are seeking candidates with experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) [i.e., formal training or willingness to achieve reliability on all ADOS Modules] to provide services in the MetroHealth Autism Assessment Clinic (MAAC). The MAAC Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic providing high-quality, timely diagnostic and assessment services to individuals across the lifespan with suspected ASDs from diverse backgrounds. We are a dynamic and driven group of professionals devoted to serving the patients of Northern Ohio with cultural humility in a wellness focused manner. The primary responsibilities for this position will include provision of diagnostic assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with suspected ASD, supervision of psychology residents and fellows, and participation in the academic medical education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Additional academic and clinical pursuits are available and may be pursued according to individual interest. Some possible opportunities include providing intervention services, consultation with educational and vocational partners, engagement in clinical research activities in the field of developmental disabilities and assisting in program develop of transition services or services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the LGBTQ+.

Qualifications include the following: fluent English verbal communication skills, a Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program with primary interest and background in pediatric/child clinical psychology, child/pediatric internship in an APA accredited program, completion of a neuropsychological or child clinical post-doctoral fellowship, license eligibility in Ohio by start date.We can provide additional training and supervision for candidates to achieve reliability on ADOS Modules.Given the strong diversity of clinic, Spanish language proficiency is preferred. This full-time faculty position will have a competitive salary for academic rank.

Please email vitae and a letter outlining clinical and academic interests to Terry Stancin, PhD (Chief of Psychology) via Eloy Vazquez evazquez@metrohealth.org

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