Assistant or Associate Professor Psychologist or Neuropsychologist

About the Role

The University of Minnesota is seeking a psychologist or neuropsychologist to join an expanding interdisciplinary team specializing in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders within the Department of Pediatrics. This position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on a clinician or academic track.

The role involves an appointment in the Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic, with the majority of effort dedicated to clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations. There is also opportunity to contribute to or develop research. The position is part of the Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain (MIDB), which brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, and policy experts to address early and adolescent brain health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children and adults with suspected or previously diagnosed autism.
• Deliver supportive communication with family members, schools, and other providers involved in the child's care.
• Perform in-depth evaluations, including written and oral feedback to families, providers, and schools regarding test results and recommendations for treatment and educational planning.
• Potential opportunities to lead or participate in treatment groups.
• Supervise trainees and participate in team conferences.
• Provide consultative services on and off site.
• Collaborate as a constructive team member.
• Conduct outreach activities for the medical professional community.
• Participate in seminars and other didactic experiences.
• Train to reliability on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, school psychology, or counseling psychology from an APA and/or CPA accredited program.
• Internship training and minimum 1-year post-doctoral training in pediatric psychology or neuropsychology.
• Licensed or ability to acquire clinical license in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria for credentialing and privileges.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to train to reliability on the ADOS and ADI-R.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research-level training and reliability on diagnostic measures for autism, including ADOS and ADI-R.
• Experience working with complex patients with autism (e.g., profound autism, autism with co-occurring medical or mental health conditions) and very young patients (under age 3).

About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota comprises seventeen subspecialty divisions and over 400 faculty. Its mission is to advance pediatric healthcare access, outcomes, and discovery through:

• State-of-the-art, family-centered healthcare.
• Cutting-edge research that advances knowledge and care.
• Education of the next generation of pediatric physicians, health professionals, and researchers.
• Evidence-informed advocacy for systems change.

The Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience is housed in the Department of Pediatrics and focuses on the neurodevelopmental needs of children and families. Faculty contribute to research, education, and service, often collaborating across the Department of Pediatrics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and other areas of the University.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $115,600 - $170,800 depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Time Appointment: 100% appointment (faculty and P&A staff).

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.