The Munroe-Meyer Institute ( MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC) in Omaha is currently accepting applications for psychologists in the Autism Diagnostic Clinic within the integrated Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD). This is an open rank faculty position (Rank DOQ).

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 programs, such as parent training programs, social skills groups, and individualized therapy. 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 opportunities, such as training in, and establishing research reliability on, the ADOS-2. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the state of Nebraska.

About iCASD:

iCASD offers comprehensive ABA services to children diagnosed with autism that is focused on developing robust, meaningful social communication, play, social, and adaptive skills. The department is a collegial group of clinical educators and clinical researchers who seek to incorporate training and research activities into clinical service delivery within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary center. MMI recently moved into a brand new, state- of-the-art facility and has prioritized expansion of innovative clinical and educational programs serving those with a wide range of physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral disabilities.

All department faculty play an important role in education and provide clinical supervision for a variety of undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Faculty in the department supervise predoctoral interns as part of the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology, which is APA accredited. Department faculty have opportunities to teach courses in the ABA Master’s degree program, as well as the ABA doctoral degree program, which prepares graduates for clinical, research, or faculty positions.

About MMI

MMI is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world. MMI’s mission is “to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care”. MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars: research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. MMI recently moved in the world’s most advanced, 220,000 sq ft facility for diagnostics and care of individuals with IDD MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC MMI has an annual budget of more than $51M, a grant portfolio of >$16M, approximately 500 employees, and our 17 disciplines provide about 90,000 clinical services each year serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities ( UCEDD) and has a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities ( LEND) program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming, innovative research, and community engagement.

MMI is committed to expanding and supporting a diverse workforce as well as a diverse patient population to reflect the rich diversity in our culture including differences in ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, immigration status, language, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexuality, socio-economic status and other personal identities and experiences.

About Omaha:

With a metro area population of more than 1 million, Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city, with committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely generous community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining scene, myriad of cultural events, and friendly people. Omaha was recently ranked by Forbes as one of the most livable and affordable cities in the US and ranked by US News in the top 30 Best Places to Live in the US.

To learn more about this opportunity contact Alice Shillingsburg, PhD, Director of iCASD, ashillingsburg@unmc.edu

Key words: autism, diagnostic, assistant, associate, professor

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Licensure (or license eligible) in Nebraska is required.