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Cook Children's Medical Center's MIND Institute offers a full-time postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychological assessment. This is an independent post-doctoral fellowship training site. Traditionally, this is a 40 hour-a-week position with a full day devoted to report-writing. Fellows are responsible for 20 billable hours of clinical service a week. Fellows are expected to complete comprehensive outpatient psychological evaluations with a range of patient populations, including children and adolescents with a multitude of medical diagnoses and neurodevelopmental disorders. Fellows will consult with psychiatry, psychology, neurology, and developmental pediatrics clinicians. Additionally, fellows are expected to provide comprehensive feedback to families as well as assist in case management when appropriate. Supervision requirements for licensure are fully achieved.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology from an APA-accredited clinical psychology training program.

• Training in child growth and development required

• Prior experience in pediatric setting preferred

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills

• Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and customer relations practice

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• Texas Provisionally Licensed Psychologist desired but not required

• Must have educational background and training to function in the capacity of a psychological extender of services under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist as defined by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.