PSYCHOLOGIST

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The UW Autism Center (UWAC) is devoted to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training. UWAC is part of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington and incorporates faculty and staff from the UW School of Medicine, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Education.

The Autism Center’s Seattle Clinic currently has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Psychologist (Continuing Education Specialist 4 (E S 9)). This individual will work among a team of professionals, including licensed psychologists, speech-language pathologists, early intervention providers, medical professionals, faculty, graduate students, and pre- and post-doctoral fellows. The main function of this position will be direct clinical services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders at the UW Autism Center Seattle clinic. Additional duties will include conducting trainings and consultations in the community.

This Psychologist in this position will conduct diagnostic evaluations primarily with children under 3 using a collaborative model that incorporates input and participation of birth to three providers.  The Psychologist may also conduct diagnostic autism evaluations with individuals of all ages (e.g., infancy through adulthood). The incumbent to this position will administer a standardized battery of tests to assess development and ASD symptoms (see below). 

In addition, to clinical services, the psychologist will offer professional development and consultation to community providers and school districts organized by the UWAC's Training and Consultation Team.

The position will adhere to UW Autism Center-wide policies and procedures and workload standards.  The position requires specialized training and expertise related to autism and the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations regarding clinic patients. Opportunities to develop new programs are available and encouraged. This position will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services and/or the Director of Training and Consultation Services at the UW Autism Center.

The UW Autism Center Clinical Program is one of the largest service providers for autism spectrum disorders in the region and is considered a national and international leader.  This position will play a central role in the UWAC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties - 60%