Academic Research Psychologist​/Clinical Psychologist Autism Program

Position: Academic Research Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist for Autism Program

Academic Research Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist for Autism Program

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (CAPP) at Metro Health Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a full‑time neuropsychologist or clinical psychologist for an immediate opening in our interdisciplinary autism assessment clinic. This position is intended for a research clinician. The position includes protected research time for an initial period of up to 3 years, contingent on satisfactory research productivity, with the goal of transitioning to extramural research funding and/or an adjusted clinical effort over time.

The Division faculty provide clinical care within a medical setting, including our interdisciplinary Autism and Neurobehavior Clinic located in the Metro Health Parma Medical Center in Parma, Ohio. All faculty have academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine commensurate with experience and are expected to be actively involved in academic training activities. There is a strong tradition of interprofessional, integrated care service delivery models in this academic health system.
Responsibilities
• Provision of diagnostic or neuropsychological evaluation to patients with neurodevelopmental concerns.
• Supervision of neurodevelopmental and pediatric neuropsychology residents and fellows.
• Participation in the academic medical education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Prior research in the broad area of neurodevelopmental disorders is required; building research opportunities in our clinic is a primary expectation for this position.
• Work with a research coordinator integrated into the clinic setting for various research initiatives such as development of assessment methodology for screening or diagnosis of ASD in low‑income or culturally diverse populations, transition services for young adults, family adjustment to neurodevelopmental diagnosis, outpatient intensive treatment options for management of severe or self‑injurious behavior or sexual behaviors in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorder, and/or training and supporting medical providers in caring for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan.
Qualifications
• Fluent English verbal communication skills.
• A Ph.D./Psy.

D from an APA‑accredited clinical psychology graduate program with primary interest and background in clinical psychology.
• Clinical internship in an APA‑accredited program.
• Completion of a neuropsychological or clinical post‑doctoral fellowship.
• License eligibility in Ohio by start date.
• Prior experience or training in assessment of ASD is highly preferred; candidates can receive additional training and supervision to achieve reliability on ADOS Modules.
• Prior research in the broad area of neurodevelopmental disorders.

In employment, as in education, Metro Health System and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity.

To apply , email your vitae and a letter outlining clinical and academic interests to Britt Nielsen, Psy.

D., ABPP (Chief of Psychology) via Eloy Vazquez at evazquez.
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