Postdoctoral Fellowship University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Autism Diagnostic Clinic

Postdoctoral Fellowship University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Autism Diagnostic Clinic

The Autism Diagnostic Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute has several positions open for one-year psychology post-doctoral fellows to begin in 2024.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for participating in autism diagnostic evaluations within an interdisciplinary team, as well as mentoring and supervising predoctoral interns and undergraduate interns. Candidates will also have opportunities to implement evidence-based treatment programs, such modified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (m-PCIT), Unstuck and On-Target, and Children’s Friendship Training. There are opportunities for specialized training, such as training in, and establishing research reliability on, the ADOS-2. Candidates should be eligible to become a provisionally licensed psychologist in the state of Nebraska. ADC is involved with several research projects, including an FDA clinical trial evaluating the use of an eye tracking device to diagnose autism spectrum disorder.

For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Zemantic via email at patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu.

To apply, visit https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/82458

Licensed Psychologist (Academic Rank DQ) University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Autism Diagnostic Clinic

The Autism Diagnostic Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is hiring several licensed psychologists. This is an open rank position.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for participating in autism diagnostic evaluations within an interdisciplinary team, as well as mentoring and supervising predoctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows. Candidates will also have opportunities to coordinate and implement evidence-based treatment evidence-based treatment programs, such modified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (m-PCIT), Unstuck and On-Target, and Children’s Friendship Training. We are also working with our new department director, Alice Shillingsburg, to increase our research productivity within our programs. To this end, we are part of a multi-site FDA clinical trial evaluating an eye tracking machine as a diagnostic tool. The position is most appropriate for candidates with strong interests in applied clinical research, as well as those interested in applying for internal and extramural funding. Funding is available for specialized training. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the state of Nebraska.

For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Zemantic via email at patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu.

To apply, visit https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/81355

Behavioral Health Provider I (Academic Rank DQ) University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Autism Diagnostic Clinic

The Autism Diagnostic Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is hiring several Behavioral Health Providers I. This is a primarily clinical position.

We are looking for individuals who have an assessment background (e.g., psychology, school psychology, Ed.S. credential or master’s degree) who are passionate about children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other co-occurring concerns. This person will conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations and implement evidence-based treatment programs (e.g., Unstuck and On Target, Children’s Friendship Training, PEERS) on an outpatient basis under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Advanced training opportunities are available, such as establishing research reliability on the ADOS-2, and training in specific therapy modalities. Participation in clinical research may also be available.

For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Zemantic via email at patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu.

To apply, visit https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/83544