Woodcock Institute Psychology Post-doctoral Fellow

Richard W. Woodcock Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Post-Doc Program with emphasis in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities 

The Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice is committed to the interdisciplinary advancement of contemporary cognitive assessment and applying evidence-based research to clinical practice. The Woodcock Institute supports interdisciplinary research into the cognitive profiles of individuals with diagnosed exceptionalities (e.g., learning disabilities, neuropsychological conditions, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, and giftedness). In addition, the Woodcock Institute supports the advancement of effective clinical assessment practices and the dissemination of research findings through direct professional development opportunities, publications and applied evidence-based assessment. In support of this mission, the Woodcock Institute is excited to announce the Richard W. Woodcock Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Post-Doc Program with emphasis in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.  

The Woodcock Institute is seeking one full-time psychology postdoctoral fellow for a 2 year appointment. Primary clinical activities include neurodevelopmental assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as other low incident developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary work at the TWU multidisciplinary clinic and in collaboration with a community based partnership. In addition, fellows will participate in individual and small group therapeutic intervention services, engage in ongoing neurocognitive research, presentation and publication opportunities, and are provided mentorship possibilities with psychology practicum students. The schedule will include 2 days a week at the Woodcock Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment at Texas Woman’s University (WeCAN), and then 3 days a week at the community-based partnership in clinical neuropsychology private practice gaining experience in pediatric and adult assessment, intervention planning, and treatment. In consultation with primary supervisors at each setting, fellows will develop a tailored plan to address their specific training goals within these settings. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in pediatric neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, and social/emotional assessment, as well as in the application of multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based intervention approaches for individuals with a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work well with families and effectively collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team. In addition to applied practice, this fellowship will provide opportunities for research. Fellows can participate in on-going research on site and in collaboration with Texas Woman’s University and the Woodcock Institute. Fellows may develop individual research goals with the Training Director during orientation for data collection, presentations, and publications throughout the fellowship program.  

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Salary: $70,000 Annually