Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
The Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (CCCBD) Survivorship and Supportive Care Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is actively seeking two full-time pediatric neuropsychologists. The positions will include academic appointments at Keck School of Medicine, University of California (USC) at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The positions will primarily involve outpatient clinical neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric hematology/oncology populations. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams chiefly from our neuro-oncology, leukemia/lymphoma, cancer survivorship, sickle cell, hemostasis, and bone marrow transplant programs. Clinical responsibilities include pre- and post-treatment evaluations, inpatient consultation, and participation in multidisciplinary team conferences. The position will also likely include supervision and training of graduate-level practicum students. While primarily a clinical position, we are searching for two qualified, accomplished individuals to make meaningful clinical and scientific contributions to our expanding neuropsychology service. Opportunities exist for independent and collaborative clinical research.
Requirements for both positions include completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology with formal training in clinical neuropsychology, completion of an APA-accredited internship, and completion of a formal 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology with a pediatric emphasis. Applicants must be licensed in California before appointment begins. Qualified candidates must be board certified through ABPP/ABCN or be prepared seek such certification, which will be expected. Candidates should possess strong clinical, interpersonal, analytical and writing skills. Research experience will be a significant asset. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
The Survivorship and Supportive Care Program comprises a dynamic, growing, innovative multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive psychosocial and biomedical supportive care and survivorship services to optimize quality of life for hematology/oncology patients through superior care and impactful research. The CCCBD is the largest childhood hematology/oncology treatment center in the western United States and is consistently ranked nationally among the top 10 cancer programs in the US News & World Report rankings.
USC and CHLA are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. Women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit a detailed letter of interest, a CV, three letters of reference, and two sample clinical reports. Electronic submissions are preferred.
For inquiries, please contact:
Kathleen Ingman, PhD
Director, HOPE Behavioral Health, Neuropsychology and Education Service
Survivorship and Supportive Care Program
Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
or
David R. Freyer, DO, MS
Director, Survivorship and Supportive Care Program
Director, LIFE Cancer Survivorship & Transition Service
Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
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