Academic Neuropsychologist​/Clinical Psychologist Autism Program

Academic Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist for Autism Program

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (CAPP) at Metro Health Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist or clinical psychologist for an immediate opening in our interdisciplinary autism assessment clinic. This position will serve adolescent and adult patients, but pediatric opportunities are available for lifespan trained individuals. The Division faculty provide clinical care within a medical setting, including our interdisciplinary Autism and Neurobehavior Clinic located in the Parma, Ohio location of Metro Health Medical System.

All faculty have academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and are expected to be actively involved in academic training activities. There is a strong tradition of interprofessional, integrated care service delivery models in this academic health system.

• Provision of diagnostic assessment to adolescents and adults with suspected ASD.
• Supervision of neurodevelopmental and pediatric neuropsychology residents and fellows.
• Participation in academic medical education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engagement in clinical research activities in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Consultation with educational and vocational partners.
• Participation in program development for comprehensive transition services for individuals with developmental disabilities, outpatient programs for severe or intensive behaviors in patients with autism, and primary care models of autism screening and diagnosis.
• Development and implementation of training opportunities for medical providers on caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Fluent English verbal communication skills.
• Ph.D./Psy.
  
  D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate program with primary interest and background in clinical psychology.
• Clinical internship in an APA accredited program.
• Completion of a neuropsychological or clinical post‑doctoral fellowship.
• License eligibility in Ohio by start date.
• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and willingness or ability to achieve reliability on all ADOS Modules.
• We can provide additional training and supervision for candidates to achieve reliability on ADOS Modules; however, experience is highly preferred.

Metro Health offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including an impressive pension program with a generous match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. As an academic institution, all Metro Health faculty hold academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

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Please forward your CV and letter of interest to Eloy Vazquez, Provider Recruitment, The Metro Health System. Email: evazquez.

In employment, as in education, Metro Health System and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity. Please email vitae and a letter outlining clinical and academic interests to Britt Nielsen, PhD (Chief of Psychology) via Eloy Vazquez, evazquez.