Licensed Psychological Examiner

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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• Master's degree in Psychology, or related field plus one (1) year of pediatrics experience required.

• Must be licensed as a Psychological Examiner - Independent by the Arkansas Board of Psychology.

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Responsibilities:

• Reviews records, meets with families, and staff with attending psychologists, selects psychological tests/measures, and utilizes other psychological evaluation methods as deemed appropriate.

• Staff with interdisciplinary team (speech-language pathologist, social worker, physician, etc.).

• Meets with families to discuss the child's individual assessment results, explain findings and diagnosis, along with recommendations for future services and appropriate placement/treatment.

• Prepares clearly written reports that accurately describe the evaluation with a thorough description of all assessment results, impressions, diagnoses, and recommendations.

• Attends and participates in regular committee meetings to address clinical issues and to promote quality of care and patient safety.

• Attends continuing education to expand clinical knowledge and meet criteria for licensure.

• Assists in the research and teaching activities within the section of pediatric psychology.

• Attends and participates in regular committee meetings to address clinical issues and to promote quality of care and patient safety.

• Attends continuing education to expand clinical knowledge and meet criteria for licensure.

• Assists in the research and teaching activities within the section of pediatric psychology.

• Provides follow-up clinical consultation with parents and service providers as needed.

• Be available for informal consultation with other disciplines to contribute to the clinical perspective on a case-by-case basis.

• Provides observational experiences and training for student practitioners, interns, residents, and new employees.

• Seeks training and supervision, as needed, to become proficient with any unfamiliar assessment measures commonly used in the clinic.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.