Neuromuscular Neuropsychologist / Assistant Professor

About the role

The Neuromuscular Neuropsychologist (NN) will be part of a thriving academic/clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine. The NN will provide a full range of psychotherapeutic, diagnostic, and training activities, and provide high-level psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidenced-based treatment services, primarily for children with neuromuscular disorders or other pediatric neurological disorders, in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Children's Hospital and the Eccles Outpatient Building. The NN is expected to be an integral part of clinical research efforts in the neuropsychological testing for clinical trial and other research efforts, including cognitive and behavioral components of children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders.

The Division maintains an excellent collegial relationship with our neuromuscular and neuroimaging colleagues, with neuromuscular care and psychological evaluation and treatment being an area of expanding need. Beyond this, the Division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including epilepsy, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache, and functional neuroimaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psychotherapeutic, diagnostic, and training activities, and provide high-level psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidenced-based treatment services, primarily for children with neuromuscular disorders or other pediatric neurological disorders, in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in clinical research efforts in the neuropsychological testing for clinical trial and other research efforts, including cognitive and behavioral components of children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders.
• Collaborate with neuromuscular and neuroimaging colleagues to provide comprehensive care for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
• Engage in education activity, with opportunities in quality improvement, and advocacy.

Requirements

• Ph.D. from an APA accredited graduate program in Education Psychology/Counseling Psychology, with successful completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship in Counseling Psychology.
• Prior experience in neuromuscular clinical trials and publications in the field of pediatric neuromuscular disorders.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment services for children with neuromuscular disorders.
• Research experience in pediatric neuromuscular disorders, including publications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to advancing the field of neuropsychology through research and clinical care.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in neuropsychological assessment tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Health receive competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's qualifications and experience.