University of Iowa Research · 19 hours ago
Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities & Development
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $135K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Iowa Research is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Center for Disabilities and Development. This role involves performing psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatments for infants, children, and young adults in a clinical outpatient setting, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
Research
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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