Post-Doctoral Associate in Developmental Disabilities
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Charlottesville, VA, United States
The Autism Spectrum and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Service at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services (SJC) is seeking applications for two full‑time postdoctoral positions. The incumbent will provide psychological evaluations and associated services to individuals and families in an outpatient setting. The focus of the position is on specialized and comprehensive evaluation services to toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults presenting with concerns related to neurodevelopmental disorders. Common differential diagnoses include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental delay, language disorder, intellectual disability, anxiety/mood disorders, and learning disabilities.
Participation on a stepped‑care interdisciplinary autism assessment team is a core part of postdoctoral training; children are referred to this team from UVA Children’s Hospital providers and often present with medical complexities such as genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, cerebral palsy, and seizures.
Postdoctoral Associates in this clinic work collaboratively with providers and trainees from other disciplines, including psychology, speech‑language pathology, developmental pediatrics, and family navigation. They take part in all aspects of evaluation, including diagnostic interviews, planning test batteries, test administration and interpretation, providing feedback to parents, report writing, and follow‑up. Experience with comprehensive assessment (cognitive, achievement, social/behavioral, adaptive) and gold‑standard autism diagnostic tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition, is preferred.
Although Postdoctoral Associates’ primary responsibilities include supervised and interdisciplinary evaluations and working toward professional autonomy and expertise, they may also engage in outpatient, evidence‑based intervention with children, adolescents, or young adults with autism or developmental disability. The SJC provides parent training interventions for challenging behaviors in the context of developmental disabilities (e.g., sleep problems, toileting difficulties, mild behavioral feeding problems, and adaptive skill deficits), parent training for building social communication skills in toddlers with autism, evidence‑based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for co‑occurring anxiety spectrum problems, as well as emotional regulation, social skills, and executive functioning interventions. Evidence‑based group interventions address social skills in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Postdoctoral Associates participate in the Blue Ridge Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program, which provides interdisciplinary training for future leaders in the field of developmental disabilities. Opportunities also exist to take part in clinical research, program development, and community outreach.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in clinical or school psychology from an APA accredited program.
Completion of an APA accredited internship.
Licensed or license‑eligible.
One‑year or equivalent experience delivering psychological evaluations in a supervised setting.
Experience in diagnosis and evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Job Details
Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
Salary Range: $58–$60,000 commensurate with candidate’s experience.
Exemption Status: This is an exempt‑level, benefited position.
Term Limits: This is a 1‑year position with an option to be a 2‑year position; the second year is contingent upon performance and continued need.
Work Arrangement: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Participation on a stepped‑care interdisciplinary autism assessment team is a core part of postdoctoral training; children are referred to this team from UVA Children’s Hospital providers and often present with medical complexities such as genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, cerebral palsy, and seizures.
Postdoctoral Associates in this clinic work collaboratively with providers and trainees from other disciplines, including psychology, speech‑language pathology, developmental pediatrics, and family navigation. They take part in all aspects of evaluation, including diagnostic interviews, planning test batteries, test administration and interpretation, providing feedback to parents, report writing, and follow‑up. Experience with comprehensive assessment (cognitive, achievement, social/behavioral, adaptive) and gold‑standard autism diagnostic tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition, is preferred.
Although Postdoctoral Associates’ primary responsibilities include supervised and interdisciplinary evaluations and working toward professional autonomy and expertise, they may also engage in outpatient, evidence‑based intervention with children, adolescents, or young adults with autism or developmental disability. The SJC provides parent training interventions for challenging behaviors in the context of developmental disabilities (e.g., sleep problems, toileting difficulties, mild behavioral feeding problems, and adaptive skill deficits), parent training for building social communication skills in toddlers with autism, evidence‑based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for co‑occurring anxiety spectrum problems, as well as emotional regulation, social skills, and executive functioning interventions. Evidence‑based group interventions address social skills in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Postdoctoral Associates participate in the Blue Ridge Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program, which provides interdisciplinary training for future leaders in the field of developmental disabilities. Opportunities also exist to take part in clinical research, program development, and community outreach.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in clinical or school psychology from an APA accredited program.
Completion of an APA accredited internship.
Licensed or license‑eligible.
One‑year or equivalent experience delivering psychological evaluations in a supervised setting.
Experience in diagnosis and evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Job Details
Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
Salary Range: $58–$60,000 commensurate with candidate’s experience.
Exemption Status: This is an exempt‑level, benefited position.
Term Limits: This is a 1‑year position with an option to be a 2‑year position; the second year is contingent upon performance and continued need.
Work Arrangement: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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