STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for conducting outpatient neuropsychological and psychological evaluations, coordinating patient care related to neuropsychological and psychological functioning, and participating as an active member of multidisciplinary care teams. The psychologist will work with pediatric patients presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability), chronic medical illnesses (e.g., nephrology, hematology, cardiology, transplant), and psychiatric and behavioral health conditions that impact cognitive, emotional, or functional functioning.

This role supports diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, educational advocacy, and interdisciplinary care across medical and behavioral health services. The position requires close collaboration with families and caregivers, physicians, nurses, social workers, educational professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other allied health professionals. The psychologist will also participate in the supervision and training of psychology trainees, as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES:

A. Education:

Doctoral degree with emphasis in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, or counseling psychology. 2 year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology preferred.

B. Knowledge:

Knowledge of pediatric assessment principles, including cognitive, academic, executive, language, memory, and socio-emotional functioning across development. Knowledge of standardized neuropsychological and psychological assessment tools and evidence-based interpretation

C. Skills:

Demonstrated skill in administering, interpreting, and integrating pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessments across developmental levels and clinical populations. Able to communicate complex findings clearly to families, medical teams, and schools, and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary pediatric care settings. Must be flexible and have good time management skills.

D. Required Licensure, Certification, Etc.:

Must have a Maryland Psychologist license or be license eligible.

E. Work Experience:

Must have the minimum level of supervised experience to meet licensure requirements in the relevant field. Must have experience working in a medical setting; Must have experience in assessing and working with children and young adults ages 3-22 who have confirmed or suspected medical conditions and/or psychological conditions.