Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center - Emory Faculty Position - full Time

Open Rank, Full-Time Faculty Position

Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for a faculty position (open rank) in the Section of Psychology. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and bone marrow transplant programs. Aflac Psychology is a valued Section of the Center with 11 faculty psychologists and neuropsychologists, two psychometrists, up to three postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students who engage in patient care and clinical research in the areas of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult psycho-oncology and -hematology.

The hired neuropsychologist will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country.

• Our oncology program cares for more than 500 new cancer cases per year. We represent the pediatric arm of Emory's NCI-designated Winship Cancer Center.
• We have the largest pediatric hematology program in the country (including 2000 active patients with sickle cell disease) and one of the four largest pediatric oncology programs in the country.
• Our blood and marrow transplantation program performs an average of 80 transplants annually.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta—the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area—serves a population of nearly 6 million people, providing a strong basis for clinical programs in rare disorders.

The neuropsychologist will join a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric neuropsychology, pediatric psychology, hematology and oncology providers, as well as advance practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, and hospital-based teachers. This is a primarily clinical position with up to 80% time dedicated to patient care. Candidates with a strong record of scholarship and extramural grant funding may be eligible for an additional 20% time dedicated to research or a reduction in clinical responsibilities if successful in securing grant funding to cover clinical effort.

Clinical responsibilities include the coordination and provision of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to outpatients with hematology and oncology needs, pre- and post-treatment screenings, brief targeted screenings, and (limited) inpatient evaluations. Full psychometry support is provided. Opportunities for program development are also available, and clinical responsibilities will include developing disease-specific screening clinics. Available training opportunities include the supervision of pediatric neuropsychology and psychology fellows and doctoral students from local universities. Research responsibilities center on the coordination of neuropsychological and psychological data that are part of collaborative group (e.g., COG, PBTC, PBMTC, etc.) trials. Consultation/collaboration with our hematology/oncology providers and pediatric psychology team is also available.

Successful candidates will have:

• PhD/PsyD from an APA/CPA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship
• Completion of a two-year neuropsychological fellowship with specific focus in pediatric neuropsychology
• Currently licensed as a psychologist or license eligible to practice in Georgia
• Eligible to obtain board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology

Preference will be given to candidates with related pediatric hematology/oncology experience and/or board certification (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology. Salary and rank at Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment.

Experience:

• Special training and/or experience in pediatric neuropsychology
• 4 years of experience in direct assessment and care of patients identified as having neurological diagnoses in an inpatient and outpatient setting
• Experience in providing family therapy/counseling related to issues of impaired neurofunctioning

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology

Certification Summary:

• Georgia licensed neuropsychologist or eligible with proof of application
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to supervise students

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides effective delivery of services appropriate to the patient's specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
• Implements and oversees inpatient cognitive remediation techniques.
• Provides appropriate assessment and appropriate treatment.
• Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
• Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes following established standards.
• Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement.
• Bills appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Provides supervision to the psychometrician and students.
• Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
• Delivers competent patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
• Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age.
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient's program.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.