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Child Psychology - Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry is seeking a Child Psychologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Child Psychology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Developmental Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The position will include clinical, teaching/supervision, and research responsibilities.

The psychologist will primarily work in an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients, ages 0-15, who are served at the WVU Medicine Children's Neurodevelopmental Center. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the psychologist will also be actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents, and psychology graduate students and fellows. The candidate will be involved in our well-known, training-focused APA-accredited clinical psychology internship in our Clinical Child Track, and our Pediatric Fellowship. There are a variety of opportunities for involvement with interdisciplinary clinics across the hospital system as well as involvement in outreach and training for families and statewide providers. Research opportunities within the NDC are also plentiful.

The Successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at other worksites, including but not necessarily limited to, West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., West Virginia University Medical Corporation doing business as "University Health Associates," [etc.] located in West Virginia and, as such, travel is anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these other worksites.

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed an APA/CPA accredited clinical psychology graduate program, with an APA/CPA accredited internship and postdoctoral training and experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Candidates must demonstrate strong awareness of and adherence to evidence-based strategies for the evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. A rank of Professor also requires substantial evidence of a national or international reputation in your clinical specialty as well as board certification. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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The position will include clinical, teaching/supervision, and research responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a background in assessment and treatment of a wide range of interrelated biological, psychological, and social problems experienced by children and adolescents. Regarding clinical duties, the candidate will have the opportunity to provide service delivery to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents displaying a variety of psychological, behavioral, developmental, academic, family, peer, and health-related difficulties, primarily in an outpatient setting. Additional opportunities to develop specialty clinics may exist, depending on interest and expertise.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting psychoeducational and other assessments as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team

• Authoring comprehensive reports

• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to communicate evaluation findings to guide treatment

• Involvement with our well-known, training-focused APA-accredited clinical psychology internship and our Neurodevelopmental/Pediatric Neuropsychology fellowship

Successful applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD in psychology/school psychology/neuropsychology or related field

• Licensed or Eligible for Licensure in West Virginia and through PsyPact

• Experience conducting psychoeducational assessments

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Strong work ethic

• Highest professional and ethical standards

Valued attributes:

• Familiarity with a broad range of assessment tools

• Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

• Strong interest in neuroscience

• Comfortable working on multidisciplinary teams

• A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and camaraderie

• Creativity, flexibility, and sense of humor

Within theDepartment of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong collaborative focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. We are dedicated to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in fostering a multicultural pluralistic environment. We are committed to promoting diversity of race, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, and veteran status at all levels within our department.

The Division of Child Neurology joins in the collaborative efforts of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Innovation Center, which is made up of a team of 280 dedicated faculty in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, and Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. RNI provides compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. The Institute spearheads efforts to develop innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. The WVU NDC is a part of the WVU Children's Neuroscience Center and is dedicated to providing care to improve the lives of children of West Virginia. Our team includes: neurology, developmental behavioral pediatrics, psychology, neuropsychology, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and rehabilitation therapy (PT, OT, and SLT).

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at and apply online at .

For additional questions, please contact Jontell Harris at Jontell.Harris@wvumedicine.org.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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