Neuropsychologist Adjoint Instructor, Adjoint Sr. Instructor, Adjoint Asst. Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Open Rank Neuropsychologist Adjoint Instructor, Adjoint Sr. Instructor, Adjoint Asst. Professor, Adjoint Assoc. Professor, Adjoint Professor

Position # – Requisition #40476

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has an opening for a part-time (0.25 FTE) faculty position. The Trauma Assessment and Treatment Services for Kids (TASK) Clinic, within the START center, is a multidisciplinary clinic providing comprehensive, trauma-sensitive assessment services for children who have experienced chronic maltreatment and present with complex symptoms and behaviors. The TASK Clinic currently seeks a part-time neuropsychologist to complete comprehensive pediatric neuropsychological evaluations.

• Trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive neuropsychological assessments of children and caregivers.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, family networks, and treatment providers to promote trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive treatment.
• Administer, score, and interpret psycho-diagnostic, intellectual, and neuropsychological assessment measures.
• Select tests and measures to include in neuropsychological batteries that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for patient population.
• Develop assessment reports that consider and incorporate the impacts of chronic forms of childhood neglect and maltreatment and are culturally relevant.
• Take active steps in test administration and report writing that address and reduce the impacts of cultural bias.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver report results and treatment recommendations.
• Work across systems of care to promote comprehensive treatment of children, including collaboration with medical, educational, and child welfare professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of psychology experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications:
  PhD or PsyD in psychology.

Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks):

• Experience in the supervision of neuropsychologists in training.
• Experience working in Child neuropsychology practice, either private or academics.
• Experience providing multiple types of neuropsychological care (e.g., beyond comprehensive exams).
• Completion of an APA approved internship and ABCN approved postdoctoral program in Pediatric Neuropsychology.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent clinical skills with evidence-based diagnostics and treatment recommendations.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Effective oral communication, conveying and exchanging ideas verbally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to community audiences.
• Bilingual practitioner with capacity to conduct assessments in English and Spanish.

Onsite – expected to work onsite in Aurora, CO.

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