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Salt Lake, UT - USA

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The University Developmental Assessment Clinics UDAC in the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah is looking for an outstanding Academic Pediatric (Medical) Psychologist. The Academic Pediatric Psychologist will conduct intakes and assessments though direct patient care to children referred to the University Developmental Assessment Clinics UDAC . The UDAC evaluates children with developmental disabilities and with developmental concerns. The Academic Pediatric Psychologist will work in all clinical programs in the UDAC including the Child Development Clinic CDP Neonatal Followup Program NFP and the Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program HCNP . This position will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Developmental Pediatricians Nurse Practitioners Speech Language Pathologists Occupational and Physical Therapists Registered Nurses and other Psychologists to provide assessments and diagnosis to children who have or who are at high risk for developmental problems. Clinics are held in Salt Lake City and virtually. This position will provide assessment services within an interdisciplinary outpatient setting for children referred for developmental evaluations. Other responsibilities will include the supervision of trainees and collaboration on research related to developmental disabilities and advocacy. Qualified candidates must have a doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an accredited program and must have experience in the care of assessment and treatment of children and adolescents preferably with developmental disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program including noncontributory retirement contributions of 20.2 of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research quality improvement engagement and excellence as educators. Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy rich cultural scene with ballet theatre symphony opera live music museums outstanding restaurants and a moderate cost of living. The city is a wellknown ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days drive) a variety of golf courses allowing for yearround play hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital) and numerous other outdoor activities. Interested individuals can apply for the position at Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position please contact: Justin Alvey M.D. Division Chief at The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.

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