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The Center for Disabilities and Development is looking to hire for a Clinical Psychologist.  This position performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and treatment with infants, children and young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting.  This position works closely with other members of a multi-disciplinary, healthcare team and allows for additional opportunities to participate in group lead interventions and individual therapy. This position can allow for either part-time or full-time.

• Prepares for individual patient/family contact.

• Reviews relevant records and reports and consults with appropriate clinical team members as necessary.

• Prepares equipment/materials/space prepared for session.

• Performs psychological/neuropsychological assessment and/or treatment with children and/or young adults in a tertiary-level, clinical outpatient setting.

• Maintains skills/competency related to testing procedures and protocols.   

• Selects and properly administers appropriate interview protocols to meet the patients age, abilities, and needs from the evaluation.

• Conducts interviews in a sensitive, family-centered manner.

• Scores tests and interprets test results appropriately; communicates findings with patients and family, schools and community providers.

• Diagnoses and treats/develops treatment plans for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities with other members of an inter-disciplinary health-care team.

• Develops recommendations and treatment plans consistent with patient and family goals, assessment findings, and team consensus.

• Completes patient report and billing documentation according to department and Iowa Health Care guidelines and timelines.

• Submits billing documentation to support each billed procedure, following department, CDD and UI Healthcare policies.

• Submits record of telephone contacts and other unscheduled visits into electronic patient record.

• Participates in the instruction and supervision of trainees.

• Provides learning experiences and/or instruction to graduate and doctoral-level trainees, as assigned.

• Plans, organizes and provides structured learning experiences for assigned health care students.

• Assists students in developing knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Provides written and oral feedback and assessment to student, practicum instructor, training director, etc.

• Participates in classroom/lab teaching when requested.

• Communicates and provides services in a manner that respects the family's' role as primary caregiver.  Works to meet the individualized needs and goals of the patient and family.

• Demonstrates accountability for quality patient care and resource management.

• Demonstrates commitment to the CDD mission, vision, performance standards, and strategic intents.

• Assures compliance to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e JCAHO and other regulatory bodies).

• Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.

• Maintains required mandatory skills and certifications.

• Assumes responsibility for promoting and maintaining a safe patient care and work environment.

• Develops and confirms an understanding of the subject matter required to complete the assigned tasks.

• Completes the assigned tasks within established timelines and accuracy standards.

• Reporting problems/delays to appropriate authorities and seeks guidance to rectify the issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Psychology is required.
• Reasonable experience (1-3 years) in Clinical Child Psychology, including skill and experience in psychological/neuropsychological assessment and working with infants, preschool-aged children, young children and/or young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• State of Iowa Psychology license, or; Provisional License of Psychology issued from the Iowa Board of Psychology at the time of hire and ability to attain licensure within first nine months of employment is required.
• Iowa Health Service Provider Certification, or certification within 12 months of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in computer software applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community based disability services.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing evidenced based interventions.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Assessment and/or treatment of possible Autism Spectrum Disorder; Using such materials as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and/or other tools.
• Assessment and/or treatment neurodevelopmental disabilities for children between ages 0-5 years; Knowledge of using materials, such as the Bayley Scales of Infant Development or Mullen Scales of Early Learning.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a required to the submission:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.