The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) seeks candidates for a two-year, full- time post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology to begin on September 7, 2021.

LEAP provides outpatient neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents ages 2 to 22 years. We specialize in the assessment of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and learning difficulties, emphasizing a collaborative approach that engages the child, family, and referring provider. Referral populations include but are not limited to those referred from pediatricians, child psychiatrists and psychologists, and child neurologists.

Fellows receive clinical training in assessment and the provision of feedback to schools, parents, and referring physicians. There are extensive didactic opportunities, such that fellowships can be tailored to conform with Houston Conference/Division 40 training requirements to support eventual board certification (ABPP) in clinical neuropsychology. While clinical care and training will be the primary responsibilities, LEAP has a well- developed and integrated clinical research program. Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects without the need to secure their own research funding.

Fellows hold clinical appointments in the MGH Department of Psychiatry and academic appointments in the Harvard Medical School. Salary for the first year is $48,500 and salary for the second year is $52,000. Fellows are also provided with a standard employee benefits package that includes 20 days of paid vacation and health insurance (medical and dental) options. MGH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree from an APA/CPA-approved program in psychology, preferably in Clinical Psychology, although applicants from other programs will be accepted. Successful applicants will have prior experience in assessment and working with children/adolescents. Completion of the doctoral degree and an APA/CPA-approved predoctoral internship are required before the fellowship start date.

Application and supporting materials, include (1) a cover letter addressing goodness of fit, (2) a certified doctoral transcript, (3) two sample assessment reports, (4) CV and (5) three professional references. Documentation should be directly emailed to: Dr. Gina Forchelli, PhD, NCSP, GFORCHELLI@mgh.harvard.edu. The application deadline is January 4, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, invited interviews will be conducted by videoconference in January 2021.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Gina Forchelli (GFORCHELLI@mgh.harvard.edu) or visit our website www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/services/leap_home.aspx.