Child Development Specialist

7 days ago


Johnston, Iowa, United States ChildServe Full time

Compensation Package: $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience. About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join ChildServe's multidisciplinary team of experts as a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist or Post-Doctoral Fellow in our Behavioral Health Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting assessments, providing recommendations, and offering treatments to children and young adults with various developmental disabilities.

About ChildServe

We are a physician-led CARF-accredited pediatric specialty healthcare organization dedicated to serving nearly 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty services. Our mission is to partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments using psychologically based instruments and administer, score, and interpret results accurately.
  • Communicate assessment findings with children, families, and other relevant parties while maintaining dignity and respect.
  • Develop recommendations consistent with assessment findings, child goals, family goals, and team consensus.
  • Design and implement appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counseling, or advice.
  • Help clients define goals and plan actions to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
  • State of Iowa Licensed Psychologist or Provisional Psychology License (Post-Doctoral applicants accepted).
  • Two years or more of licensed practice preferred.
  • Experience interacting with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum preferred.
  • Trauma-informed psychologist with practice experience in intellectual testing, cognitive & aptitude testing, autism diagnostics, and mental illness diagnostics preferred.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with health benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and a 403B retirement account.
  • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to creating an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome. We believe our differences make us great and strive to provide exceptional care to children through collaboration and innovation.



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