Clinical Psychologist (H49270)

This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before May-10-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review applications as long as the posting remains open.

Term Appointment; funding available through 06/30/2008; continuance beyond that date is subject to availability of additional funding.

Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials required.

Position can be part-time to full-time depending on applicants preference.

Travel required.



POSITION 
SUMMARY:

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

This position is adaptable to fit an applicants needs of a .50 to 1.0 FTE. This position will administer and interpret a variety of psychological instruments including those for intelligence, achievement, social, emotional, and adaptive skills. Population will include Native American children as well as others. Position requires consultation to families, professionals, and paraprofessionals; may also include individual consultation regarding implementation of positive behavior support.



MINIMUM 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate degree in Psychology, and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

State of NM Licensed Psychologist, or eligibility for NM licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure; must be credentialed per UNM HSC policies and procedures if billing for services under Medicare/Medicaid.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to present official transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as verification of your qualifications.



PREFERRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of ASD and evidence based strategies for working with children and youth with ASD Ability to instruct students in psychological settings (internships in hospital and clinics) Ability to provide psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics and other community-based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care Demonstrated experience: working with Native American populations and their families diagnosing & evaluating mental and emotional disorders working as part of a multidisciplinary team



CONDITIONS OF 
EMPLOYMENT: Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA); those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment.

Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.



TO APPLY:

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.

Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.

For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.