Clinical Psychologist: Testing Psychology - Assistant Professor

We are seeking a psychologist with expertise in psychological assessment and testing to join our multidisciplinary team at the MCW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Tosa Center Clinic. This academic position involves teaching, patient care, research, and administrative activities essential to the department's function.

About the Role

The psychologist will primarily support the outpatient Tosa Center Clinic at Froedtert and MCW, providing psychological assessment and testing services for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, other referral sources within the health system (e.g., neuropsychology), and community referrals. The role requires expertise in objective assessment and testing, with experience in projective testing preferred but not required. Key referral questions include differential psychiatric diagnosis, ADHD testing, and autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities include developing a Differential Diagnosis and Psychological Assessment Clinic and opportunities to provide empirically supported behavioral treatments in collaboration with the Empirically Supported Treatment (EST) psychology group.

The Tosa Center Clinic is a multidisciplinary psychiatric clinic with psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric advanced practice providers, mental health therapists, psychiatric nurses, and a psychiatric pharmacist. The clinic offers premier psychiatric home treatment, including biological treatments (e.g., medication management, TMS, esketamine) and behavioral treatments (e.g., individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, empirically supported treatments). The clinic also engages in training practicum students, with potential for training psychology interns or fellows in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations and formal psychological testing for patients requiring differential diagnosis for complex psychiatric concerns.
• Apply expertise in autism spectrum disorders and ADHD in adulthood.
• Use multimodal assessment for differential diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Develop and lead a Differential Diagnosis and Psychological Assessment Clinic.
• Train psychology practicum students, interns, and fellows on psychological assessment and testing.
• Engage in clinically-based research as appropriate.
• Deliver empirically supported psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair or Chair Designate.

Qualifications

• Eligible for psychology licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completed an APA-accredited internship.
• Completed a Clinical Psychology or related fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship experience in psychological testing, assessment, and/or neuropsychology.
• Extensive experience in psychological report preparation.
• Experience with empirically supported psychotherapeutic interventions.

About the Department

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine values a whole-person approach to behavioral health. We are committed to developing and sustaining a community where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. Our department reflects the wider community and incorporates social justice into all aspects of its mission. We are dedicated to creating an ongoing process of systems change to build and improve a culture of inclusion, equity, and racial justice. We continuously examine our biases and work to address racial and other disparities to better serve the behavioral health needs of the community.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is Wisconsin’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW includes a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. As a major national research center, MCW ranks in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second-largest research institution in Wisconsin.

Academic medicine is central to MCW’s mission, fostering collaboration among scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to address complex health and societal challenges. MCW is a diverse community of thought leaders dedicated to pioneering pathways to a healthier world. Our work leads to continuous cycles of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and 905 advanced practice providers care for over 484,000 patients annually across Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, totaling more than 5.1 million patient visits per year.

The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) campus houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These entities share a mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

MCW Values

Our endeavors at MCW are driven by shared organizational values:

• Caring – Acting with compassion and empathy.
• Collaborative – Engaging in teamwork and partnership.
• Curiosity – Approaching challenges with an inquisitive mindset.
• Inclusive – Advancing practices that embrace diversity.
• Integrity – Demonstrating honesty and ethical behavior.
• Respect – Treating everyone with dignity and consideration.

We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you believe in these principles and are passionate about improving health for all, MCW is the place for you.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. With a metropolitan population of over 1.6 million, Milwaukee offers an affordable, comfortable lifestyle with the amenities of a big city and the ease of an uncongested environment. The city’s diverse neighborhoods range from high-rise apartments to small farms, each with its unique charm.

Downtown Milwaukee features botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a vibrant theater district, professional sports teams (Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers), bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors provide scenic parklands and first-class recreational opportunities, including hiking, cycling, and boating. Milwaukee was recently ranked the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest U.S. cities, offering the advantages of a large city without the stress or high cost.