Neuropsychologist, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago

Chicago – Faculty Pediatric Neuropsychologist

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are seeking a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist to join a multidisciplinary child psychiatry department in a nationally ranked freestanding children’s hospital located on the medical school campus.  Duties are primarily: 1) neuropsychological evaluation of infants, children, and adolescents; 2) Consultation to parents, schools and medical/surgical staff; 3) teaching in multidisciplinary child health and mental health training programs. Instructor or Assistant Professor position is full-time continuing appointment faculty, requiring experience and excellence in teaching and an interest in an academic environment. Experience with patients post-concussion is a plus. Research is encouraged. A PhD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program and an APA-approved predoctoral internship are required, at least one of which has a focus on clinical child or pediatric psychology, and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology are required.

Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Research pilot funding is available.  Start date immediate after licensure in Illinois.  Applications will be evaluated as received.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2014, but position is open until filled. Send CV with a letter describing clinical and academic interests and names of three professional references to: John Lavigne, PhD, Chief Psychologist, Lurie Children’s Department of Psychiatry, 225 E. Chicago Ave. Box 10, Chicago IL, 60611-2605

Email: jlavigne@luriechildrens.org

Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital are Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employers of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and licensure in Illinois.