School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Hematology Oncology - Neuropsychologist
School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Hematology Oncology - Neuropsychologist
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The Division of Pediatric HematologyOncology in The University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join our team in the growing Hematology and Oncology Neuropsychology Program. The primary responsibilities are directed toward the acute and longterm neuropsychological care of children adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. The neuropsychologist will work closely with two fulltime psychometrists as well as experienced school liaisons in the School Transition and Reentry STAR service. Neuropsychologists within the division also work closely with pediatric psychologists and the interdisciplinary psychosocial support team in the Hope and Cope Psychosocial Education Program. This faculty position includes opportunities for program development and education including teaching and supervision of psychology graduate students and interns through UABs APA accredited training programs. Research is encouraged with opportunities to collaborate with neuropsychologists psychologists and other providers including oncologists neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists with an interest in neuropsychological outcomes academic skill development school reintegration and quality of life. Childrens of Alabama was proud to tie for the #1 best childrens hospital in the Southeast according to theU.S. News & World Report Best Childrens Hospitals Survey. Childrens is ranked in the top 50 nationally in all 10 pediatric specialty services including Cancer. Our division is honored to serve patients who are racially ethnically socioeconomically and linguistically diverse from across the state of Alabama and surrounding states. Our neuropsychologists are passionate about providing evidencebased comprehensive services to patients and their families. The individual who fills this role will join a collaborative team helping patients and families understand the cognitive and learning challenges associated with their medical condition and treatments prepare for school reintegration receive academic supports and accommodations navigate functional changes and transition to adulthood. Candidates should possess a PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and must have completed a twoyear postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology with a specific focus in pediatrics. Candidates should be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Alabama. Preference will be given to candidates having related experience with pediatric hematology and oncology populations and those who are board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPPCN). We seek to provide high quality equitable care to diverse populations and welcome applicants who will contribute to this mission. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and cover letter with statement of interests to: https://uab.peopleadmin/postings/20469 For further information regarding this position please contact: Donna Murdaugh PhD ABPP CN at Neuropsychologist Division of Pediatric HematologyOncology UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and familyfriendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of irrespective of race national origin age genetic or family medical history gender faith gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A preemployment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation UAHSF or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a preemployment drug screen to be hired.
Required Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Neuropsychology
The Division of Pediatric HematologyOncology in The University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join our team in the growing Hematology and Oncology Neuropsychology Program. The primary responsibilities are directed toward the acute and longterm neuropsychological care of children adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. The neuropsychologist will work closely with two fulltime psychometrists as well as experienced school liaisons in the School Transition and Reentry STAR service. Neuropsychologists within the division also work closely with pediatric psychologists and the interdisciplinary psychosocial support team in the Hope and Cope Psychosocial Education Program. This faculty position includes opportunities for program development and education including teaching and supervision of psychology graduate students and interns through UABs APA accredited training programs. Research is encouraged with opportunities to collaborate with neuropsychologists psychologists and other providers including oncologists neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists with an interest in neuropsychological outcomes academic skill development school reintegration and quality of life. Childrens of Alabama was proud to tie for the #1 best childrens hospital in the Southeast according to theU.S. News & World Report Best Childrens Hospitals Survey. Childrens is ranked in the top 50 nationally in all 10 pediatric specialty services including Cancer. Our division is honored to serve patients who are racially ethnically socioeconomically and linguistically diverse from across the state of Alabama and surrounding states. Our neuropsychologists are passionate about providing evidencebased comprehensive services to patients and their families. The individual who fills this role will join a collaborative team helping patients and families understand the cognitive and learning challenges associated with their medical condition and treatments prepare for school reintegration receive academic supports and accommodations navigate functional changes and transition to adulthood. Candidates should possess a PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and must have completed a twoyear postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology with a specific focus in pediatrics. Candidates should be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of Alabama. Preference will be given to candidates having related experience with pediatric hematology and oncology populations and those who are board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPPCN). We seek to provide high quality equitable care to diverse populations and welcome applicants who will contribute to this mission. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and cover letter with statement of interests to: https://uab.peopleadmin/postings/20469 For further information regarding this position please contact: Donna Murdaugh PhD ABPP CN at Neuropsychologist Division of Pediatric HematologyOncology UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and familyfriendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of irrespective of race national origin age genetic or family medical history gender faith gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A preemployment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation UAHSF or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a preemployment drug screen to be hired.
Required Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Neuropsychology
Employment Type
Full Time
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