Assistant Professor - Child Psychologist - NICU (GRAD) | Yale University - Military Veterans

The Yale Child Study Center, in collaboration with the Yale School of Medicine Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, has an opening for a full-time psychologist to join our team. The mission of the Yale Child Study Center is to improve the mental health of children and families, advance understanding of their psychological and developmental needs, and treat and prevent childhood mental illness through the integration of research, clinical practice, and professional training. The Child Study Center is committed to recruiting, supporting and encouraging the most gifted clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field today as well as those in succeeding generations in the service of its clinical, research, training, policy, and prevention agendas. Yale New Haven Children?s Hospital is the #1 ranked children?s hospital in Connecticut and is consistently ranked among the best in the nation in many pediatric sub-specialties. As faculty embedded within the Yale School of Medicine and practicing in an academic medical center setting, psychologists interface with a multitude of trainees, faculty, staff, and other allied professionals to improve the health of all patients. For this role, the psychologist will be embedded in the Yale NICU Great Results After Discharge (GRAD) Program. The psychologist will join an interdisciplinary team of clinicians dedicated to supporting the health and development of young children with an increased likelihood of exhibiting developmental differences due to early medical complexities. Job Responsibilities: Provide developmental assessment for children between 12 months and 3 years of age Conduct cognitive assessments and brief emotional-behavioral screenings for 4 and 5-year-olds Offer brief, supportive therapy and follow-up care for families Work collaboratively with neonatologists, nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, nutritionists, family resource coordinators, and allied professionals Provide developmental consultation to interdisciplinary team members to inform comprehensive care plans for children Opportunity for clinical collaboration and mentorship through our group of psychology faculty Potential opportunity to serve as a preceptor for medical trainees, practicum students, and participation in the psychology training program Successful candidates will be appointed as Assistant Professor on the Yale Medicine Academic Clinician track. While not required on the Academic Clinician track, clinical research opportunities are available based on applicant interest. Cultivation of specialized interests is available and welcomed. Job Setting: Clinical care will involve a combination of in-person evaluations at our New Haven and Old Saybrook pediatric subspecialty clinics and telehealth options to reach families across the state of Connecticut. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/154047 and submit a CV, three letters of reference, a de-identified developmental assessment report, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, including the provision of services in ambulatory clinical settings for children. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.