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ASD/NEUROPSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT OHSU 

This Postdoctoral Fellowship is within the Psychology Division at the Institute on Development and Disability (IDD), Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland Oregon. This is a 1-year position with an expectation to continue to a 2-year position; however, the second year is contingent upon funding and the fellow’s continued progress. Emphasis is on diagnostic assessment of children and youth and neuropsychological assessment. A major focus of assessment will include individuals with a referral question of autism spectrum disorder. Additional clinical duties will include a focus on neuropsychological evaluation in children with complex developmental and/or medical issues. We have a 2-year neuropsychology training program with a focus on neuro-oncology, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury in conjunction with this ASD focus. Past fellows completing a 2-year position have been approved for board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Referrals for child assessment will come from providers across multiple disciplines (e.g. craniofacial disorders, primary care, neurology, hematology-oncology, neuro-oncology, PICU/neurocritical care). This position has been approved for accepting applications. Start date will be on or around Mid-August 2024, pending execution of a State of Oregon Contract for Supervision of Psychologist Resident. 

The IDD Autism Program functions as the only interdisciplinary, university-based program for children with ASD and their families in Oregon. It is also designated as one of 15 Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) clinical sites and a Center of Excellence for the neighboring state of Washington. More than 20 clinical professionals participate in the Autism Program, representing the fields of psychology, developmental pediatrics, psychiatry, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, audiology, occupational and physical therapy, social work, and family consultation. Services through the broader Autism Program include multidisciplinary differential diagnostic evaluations for toddlers through adults, speech-language and occupational therapy, behavioral and medical consultation, medication management, and behavioral treatment. The Autism Program actively collaborates with the diverse clinical and pre-clinical autism research endeavors at OHSU, including neuro-imaging, language processing, animal models of behavior, and metabolic/genetics. Learn more about the IDD and Division of Psychology: https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability 

Primary activities: The postdoctoral fellowship in ASD and Neuropsychology is primarily focused on clinical activities with additional research opportunities based on the interests and training needs of the fellow. Clinical activities will focus on ASD (approximately 2 days/week) with an emphasis on differential diagnostic assessment. Clinic days will include interdisciplinary assessment including cognitive and autism specific (e.g., ADOS-2, BOSA) measures. One day per week will be dedicated to neuropsychological assessment with medically complex populations (e.g., neurology, oncology, pediatric critical care follow-up etc.). The fellow's remaining time may be spent in other research and/or clinical activities. Our commitment at the IDD at OHSU is to provide a comprehensive training opportunity where the post-doctoral fellow acquires competence in pediatric assessment, clinical interviewing, feedback, and collaborative team evaluations and consultations. As a Division, we continue to value individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds to best serve our clients at OHSU and further the development of professionals in our field with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Opportunities for research exist in collaboration with affiliated OHSU ASD research labs and other faculty members in the Division of Psychology. Current research in the neuropsychology group is broad and includes neuropsychological outcomes in children with pediatric brain tumors and other medical complexities, sex differences in ASD presentation, cognition and differential/co-morbid diagnoses, and indicators for identification of ASD. The postdoctoral resident may participate in ongoing research activities in addition to developing their own research project(s). Rich didactic opportunities are offered at OHSU through the psychology division (psychology seminar, neuropsychology didactics) and throughout the hospital (pediatric grand rounds, psychiatry grand rounds, neurology grand rounds) that comply with Houston Conference Guidelines. Past fellows completing a 2-year position have been approved for board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. 

Qualifications: Applicants must have: completed their doctoral training in psychology (clinical preferred, school and counseling psychology considered) from an APA-accredited doctoral program prior to the start date; completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship; and demonstrated strong potential for a career in pediatric psychology with an emphasis on ASD and child clinical assessment with at least reliable administration of all ADOS-2 modules and neuropsychological assessment proficiency. Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and bilingual skills to apply. Experience with outpatient treatment, particularly from behavioral and/or cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientations, is preferred. Successful applicants will be individuals with a passion for working with individuals with ASD and neuropsychology.

Salary & Benefits: This position has an annual full-time salary based on NIH post-doctoral fellowship guidelines. Health benefits, two weeks of vacation, two weeks sick time, and paid holidays are included.

Application: All applications (CV, Letter of interest) must go through the OHSU Jobs webpage. Letters of recommendation and clinical work sample should be sent directly to Dr. Duvall.

Please direct questions about this position to Susanne Duvall, Ph.D. at duvall@ohsu.edu