Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide psychology services in an outpatient setting as part of the Riley Early Years Program, which serves the families of high-risk infants and young children (0-5 years) after discharge from Riley Hospital for Children Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  The mission of the Early Years Program is to improve the feeding, growth, and neurodevelopment outcomes of these patients by providing exceptional, personalized, and family-centered care.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Valid Indiana Psychology license and Health Service Provider in Psychology endorsement in the state of Indiana
• At least 2 years relevant experience conducting psychological/developmental assessment with very young children (ages 0-5)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with the families of children with special healthcare needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Special training and/or knowledge base in the following areas is preferred:
  • Normal and abnormal child development, especially as related to prematurity and other medical complexities.
  • Screening, assessment, and diagnosis of developmental delays and disabilities in young children, including familiarity with the following measures:
    • Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th Edition
    • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
    • Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT)
    • TELE-ASD-PEDS (TAP)
    • Diagnostic Interview
    • Various parent-report measures of child development and behavior
  • Parent-child relationship development
  • Assessment and treatment strategies for challenging behaviors in young children
  • Assessment and treatment strategies for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Responsibilities

• 0.8 FTE - Provide high-quality child assessment services for young children in the Early Years Program
  • Global Developmental assessment of medically complex young children at 2-3 years of age.
  • Autism-specific evaluation for children who have scored in the at-risk range on an autism screening tool.
  • General behavior evaluation
• 0.2 FTE - Provide mental health intervention, caregiver support, and/or therapy services to children and families
  • Mental health support for caregivers struggling with the challenges of parenting a medically complex child.
  • Caregiver guidance and behavior management support
  • Intervene with parent mental health conditions and reactions to NICU experience as appropriate, providing individual or family therapy.

For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley Hospital is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked ninth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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