Nationwide Children’s Hospital is recruiting psychologists in the Child Development Center (CDC). The Child Development Center is an established interdisciplinary program designed to serve the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders.  The Child Development Center is part of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric Behavioral Health program and collaborates within the Section of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. Our program is one of 20 sites within the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health, the SFARI SPARK Clinical Site Network.  We  participate in a wide range of multi-site, externally funded clinical research projects.

The Child Development Center is one of the most comprehensive and largest neurodevelopmental psychology departments in the country and is part of one of the largest Pediatric Behavioral Health units. We have new and expanded positions open for individuals who are interested in working in a multi-disciplinary setting focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children referred for possible autism and other developmental delays and disabilities.  Our Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Psychologists work with Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, Neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Genetic Counselors, and GI specialists.  We have a large and diverse psychology faculty, an APPIC approved internship track, and a well-established post-doctoral fellowship program.  Our faculty also participates in graduate student training and development as well as medical education.

We are specifically looking for psychologists interested these areas:

  • Implementing short-term, targeted evidence-based treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Evidence based psychological testing for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.  We are looking for a colleague interested in developing targeted assessments to re-evaluate progress and design treatment interventions for this population as well as participating in our established diagnostic assessment program.
  • Working with ASD/IDD patients in our Behavioral Health Pavilion (BHP). The BHP is America’s largest center dedicated exclusively to child and adolescent behavioral and mental health on a pediatric medical campus.  ASD/IDD services are provided on a specialty inpatient unit and include assessment, therapy, and family interventions.  For more information on the BHP, visit https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-pavilion
  • We are also seeking a position supporting our efforts to build autism evaluation services in Northwest Ohio in and around the Toledo, Ohio area. This is a new initiative with opportunities to build programming and clinical care.

Applicants should have experience in working with children with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in psychology and be license eligible in Ohio. The completion of formal post-doctoral training is highly desirable. We will consider candidates based on strengths in clinical service, clinical supervision, teaching, and their career interests. All positions carry a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University (track and rank based upon experience).

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a “top 10” children’s hospital and provides the majority of pediatric and pediatric behavioral health care services and training opportunities in central and southeastern Ohio, serving a population of over 3 million. We are the nation’s largest and oldest Pediatric Health Accountable Care Organization (ACO) called “Partners for Kids”.  Columbus is a rapidly growing, diverse metropolitan area with a population around 2 million. Please visit www.experiencecolumbus.com for information about Columbus.   For more information about Nationwide Children’s Hospital visit us on the Web at www.nationwidechildrens.org.

This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed immediately.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating career goals, curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of reference to:

David Michalec, PhD
Search Committee Chair
Clinical Director, Child Development Center
187 W. Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 355-7500
Email:david.michalec@nationwidechildrens.org

For additional information you may also contact:

Carrie Murphy, PhD
Clinical Director, Child Development Center
Email: caroline.murphy@nationwidechildrens.org

Courtney Rice, PsyD
Clinical Director, Child Development Center, Livingston Ambulatory Center
Email: courtney.rice@nationwidechildrens.org

Eric M. Butter, PhD
Director, Child Development Center
Director, Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology
Division Chief, Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology
Section Chief, Psychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Psychology 3F-JWEST
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Linda Newport (Administrative Assistant): 614-722-4065
Telephone: 614-722-4700
Email: Eric.Butter@nationwidechildrens.org