Psychologist - Bilingual-Spanish - Center For Neuropsychological And Psychological Assessment
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BILINGUAL PSYCHOLOGIST I
Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment (CNaP)
Are you a passionate driven bilingual psychologist eager to make an impact Do you dream of joining a worldrenowned institution dedicated to transforming the lives of children through exceptional care and innovative research Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore MD is seeking a psychologist with expertise in assessment to join our dedicated team!
**Why Kennedy Krieger Institute**
At Kennedy Krieger Institute we stand at the forefront of research and clinical care for children with neurodevelopmental and related disorders. Here youll work with experts across multiple disciplines both at Kennedy Krieger and at neighboring Johns Hopkins Hospital contribute to groundbreaking research and make a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to providing culturallyresponsive care to individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
In addition Kennedy Krieger Institute offers topnotch employee benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement free parking and childcare subsidies! We also offer rich professional development opportunities and funding to pursue these. A salary differential is offered for bilingual positions!
**What Youll Do:**
As part of a collaborative dedicated team you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of clinical activities including working with approximately 25 clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists as well as Psychology Associates and clinical psychology postdoctoral fellows and externs. CNaP engages in direct clinical care and pioneering research projects that advance the fields of psychology and medicine and improve patient outcomes and support families of children with a wide range of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Common presenting concerns include ADHD anxiety and mood concerns specific learning disorders autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and disruptive behaviors through our Executive Function (EF) Emotion and Behavior Disorder (EBD) Development and Early Learning (DEL) Pathways to Young Adulthood (Pathways) and Targeted Assessment clinics. Patients range in age from toddler through young adulthood.
Responsibilities
1. Complete comprehensive psychological evaluations for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders in English and Spanish. This includes:
a. Conducting intake interviews to ascertain the needs of clients.
b. Selecting administering and scoring psychological tests (available in English and Spanish) to assess intellectual functioning academic achievement attention and executive functioning memory and socioemotional status.
c. Interpreting test findings based upon current research in psychological assessment and available evidencebased approaches.
d. Writing comprehensive reports regarding diagnostic interpretations and next step management/strategy plans.
e. Providing interpretative information to parents and/or primary caregivers
2. Participate in weekly clinic rounds to discuss diagnoses and conceptualize treatment/management of patients with other psychologists and trainees.
3. Assist Center CoDirectors in the development of clinical initiatives.
4. Maintain productivity standards.
5. Maintain documentation and reporting standards in our electronic medical record (EMR).
Additional Opportunities as Interested/Available
6. Develop and implement shortterm intervention programs targeting specific patient population needs.
7. Engage in the robust training program including supervision of externs and postdoctoral fellows and participation in didactics (professional development seminar case conference journal club cultural and linguistic rounds etc.)
8. Clinical research through the use of our clinical database and the Neuropsychology Research Database Initiative (NRDI)
9. Clinical faculty track appointment through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
**What Were Looking For:**
We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to evidencebased practices who has a genuine passion for working with children and families and can work effectively in a collaborative fastpaced environment. A postdoctoral fellowship in psychology with emphasis on clinical assessment is preferred. This position requires the incumbent to be bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure in Maryland as a psychologist is required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards Advanced Low for bilingual clinicians. Able to speak Spanish fluently with ease and confidence in a variety of topics related to work home leisure activities as well as events of current public or personal interest or individual relevance. Able to convey intended message with accuracy clarity and precision without misrepresentation or confusion while being readily understood by native speakers.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA/CPAaccredited college or university.
Completion of APA/CPAaccredited predoctoral internship.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 1 year experience in working with a population of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This experience may be satisfied through postdoctoral training in psychology.
Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical assessment/psychological testing with children preferably within the last two years.
Experience conducting monolingual (Spanish) or bilingual (English/Spanish) assessments preferred.
**What are Psychologists saying about working at CNaP **
Flexibility of the work (make my own schedule choose my patient population and change it over time)
Great amount of expertise represented across the psychologists in our department
A culture of generosity among colleagues especially with their consultation time.
Balance of independence and support available with colleagues and leadership.
Wonderful colleagues
Kennedy Krieger Institute really seems to live its values and the opportunity to serve our complex patient population in the context of excellent departmental leadership an academic medical center setting and thoughtful and dedicated colleagues was too good to pass up!
**Why Baltimore**
Named #14 on the New York Times 52 places to go in 2024 Charm City is brimming with history and culture. From the Inner Harbor to historic neighborhoods and thriving arts and restaurant scenes theres something for everyone. Baltimore is home to people from diverse backgrounds with a fastgrowing Spanishspeaking population. Enjoy diverse dining visit worldclass museums (including the worlds largest Matisse collection) cheer on the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens or stand near the spot where the National Anthem was written all while being part of a supportive and engaging professional community.
**Join Us at Kennedy Krieger Institute!*
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