Monitor on Psychology - July/August 2012

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US OPENINGS

DOCTORAL-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGISTS: Deer Oaks is a leading provider of geropsychology services and has openings in the following states: South Dakota, Iowa, Vermont, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Wyoming. Full-time or part-time doctoral-level psychologists are needed to provide therapy and assessment services to senior adults in nursing homes and assisted living communities in their local areas. Salaries commensurate with experience and excellent benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to: Jennifer Wilson, Employee Recruiting, at hr1@deeroaks.com or fax to (210) 569-8107; or mail 7272 Wurzbach Rd., Suite 601, San Antonio, TX 78240. For more details call (210) 378-1926. Visit our website, www.deeroaks.com, for more information.

ALABAMA

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL
PROFESSOR—SEARCH EX-
TENDED: The Department of Psy-
chology at Auburn University is seek-
ing candidates for a full-time, tenure-
track position as the director of the
applied behavior analysis in devel-
opmental disabilities M.S. program.
The rank is open but with a prefer-
ence for a candidate at the advanced
assistant to full level. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach
and supervise master’s-level students
in the applied behavior analysis and
to manage the administrative duties
of the program. In addition, the can-
didate will have the opportunity to
maintain an active research program.
Applicants must hold the BCBA cre-
dential and have a Ph.D. in psychol-
ogy or a related discipline from an
accredited institution; experience in
intellectual disabilities and autism
spectrum disorders is preferred. Ap-
plicants should have a clear record
of productivity in behavior analysis.
The appointment will begin August
2013. The successful applicants will
join a growing department of psy-
chology committed to promoting
the careers of junior faculty, with 23
full-time, tenure-track faculty mem-
bers. In addition to a general under-
graduate program, the department
has a master’s program in applied
behavior analysis in developmental
disabilities and doctoral programs
in clinical psychology (APA-accred-
ited), cognitive and behavioral sci-
ences, and industrial/organizational
psychology. For information on
the Department of Psychology, see
our website at www.auburn.edu/
psychology. Auburn, AL, is a uni-
versity community in a metropolitan
area of about 100,000 with an envi-
able climate, excellent schools, af-
fordable cost of living, and an easy
drive to Atlanta, GA, Birmingham,
AL, Columbus, GA, and Montgom-
ery, AL. For information on the com-
munities of Auburn and Opelika, you
may visit www.auburnchamber.com
and www.opelika.org. Review of ap-
plications will begin October 15,
2012, and will continue until the
position is filled. The successful can-
didate must meet eligibility require-
ments to work in the U.S. at the time
the appointment is scheduled to begin
and continue working legally for the
proposed term of employment; excel-
lent communication skills required.
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae,
statement of research and teaching
interests, reprints of recent publica-
tions or preprints, evidence of teach-
ing effectiveness, and three letters
of recommendation to: Ms. Trixie
Langley, Psychology Department,
226 Thach, Auburn University, Au-
burn, AL 36849-5214. Auburn Uni-
versity is an Equal Opportunity/Af-
firmative Action Employer. We are
committed to increasing faculty and
student diversity. Minorities and
women are encouraged to apply.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST: Provide
direct patient care including pro-
viding neuropsychological evalu-
ations, testing and consultations.
Demostrates a high degree of pro-
fessionalism through his/her at-
titude and demeanor, work habits
and clinical conduct. Adheres to
standards for medical record doc-
umentation and maintains compli-
ance with JCAHO standards. Es-
tablished collaborative relation-
ships with referring physicians and
co-treating professionals. Position
requirements include: doctoral
degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from the
American Psychological Associa-
tion-accredited program in psychol-
ogy. Completed internship from
American Psychological Associ-
ation-accredited program in psy-
chology. Completed postdoctoral
fellowship in neuropsychology
from an American Psychological
Association-acrredited program.
Current license to practice psychol-
ogy issued by the Board of Exam-
iners in Psychology of the State
of Alabama. Specialty area, regis-
tered with the Board of Examiners
in Psychology of the State of Ala-
bama as part of licensing process
must include psychological ser-
vices to children and adolescents.
Has never been excluded from

CHild & adOleSCent PSyCHiatRiSt OPPORtUnity

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), Danville, Pa. is seeking a skilled physician who is interested in providing quality care as part of a talented multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will enjoy evidence-based practice and integrated care, and be a compassionate advocate for Geisinger’s patients and their families. Excellent communication and computer skills are required.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an innovative practice developing an enhanced model of care for children and families challenged with mental health problems via support from local philanthropy as well as the health system. This model integrates mental health care with pediatric primary care at clinic sites in the community. Additionally, this model is exploring population-based mental health care.

Your skills and talents will be enhanced by the ability to collaborate with fellow professionals in nearly every sub-specialty. Your work efforts will be enhanced by a robust integrated electronic health record. You will be able to expand your practice through our developing telemedicine program. Research and teaching opportunities are available and encouraged.

Discover for yourself why Geisinger has earned national
attention as a visionary model of integrated healthcare.
Visit Join-Geisinger.org to learn more about this position
or contact Stephen Paolucci, MD, c/o Kathy Kardisco,
Department of Professional Staffing, at 1-800-845-7112
or kkardisco@geisinger.edu.