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Form of workThe University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics, seeks a candidate for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor on the Academic Track in the Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience as a Pediatric Psychologist.
Position Highlights:
- Deliver comprehensive psychological services to children and adolescents with various developmental, psychological, and medical disorders including chronic illness, genetic disorders, hematology/oncology patients, organ transplantation recipients, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
- Position entails performing in-depth evaluations, written and oral feedback to families, related providers, and schools regarding test results and recommendations for treatment and educational planning.
- Focus is placed on both intervention and assessment, as well as providing consultation to health practitioners and parents in regard to behavioral management and parent/child relationship issues both on and off site.
- Additional job activities include conducting various outreach activities for the medical professional community, and participating in weekly seminars and various other didactic experiences.
- Finally, the position involves a scholarly track including emphasis on research and grant writing, as well as providing supervision to clinical psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows in both assessment and therapy.
About the Division:
The Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience is comprised of four sections: Pediatric Psychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Autism and Neurodevelopment and Developmental/Behavior Pediatrics.
All members of the Division are committed to research, often involving collaboration with faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics, or other areas of the University, to advance understanding of normal and abnormal neurological function. Because of the broad commitment to Clinical Neuroscience, we expect the Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience to enhance all of its programs through the addition of new faculty members as well as the increase in service, educational and research endeavors over the next few years.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a PhD/PsyD in psychology from an APA and/or CPA accredited program, internship training, and minimum 1-year post-doctoral training in pediatric psychology is required.
- You are license-eligible in the state of Minnesota.
- Experience with both chronic medical populations and neuro developmental disorders, as well as experience with individual therapy preferred.
- Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.
This role is dually employed and applicants should complete the corresponding application for this position here.
Benefits Highlights
Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Best in industry 401K employer contribution
- Concierge services and a well-being allowance
More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.
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