Please note we are not currently accepting applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology at the CIDD.<\/p><\/strong><\/p>\n The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology at the CIDD offers advanced clinical training focusing on specialization in intellectual\/developmental disabilities (I\/DDs) including autism and neurogenetic conditions, co-occurring psychiatric and behavioral disorders, early childhood development, pediatric neuropsychology, and community consultation. The clinical postdoctoral training experience provides opportunities to engage in specialized autism and developmental disability evaluations, treatment, and consultation with interdisciplinary collaboration. Additional opportunities may include manuscript writing, conference presentations, and support for pilot studies\/grant writing. Other responsibilities may include participation in the NC LEND Program, supervision and coaching of graduate-level trainees, as well as community outreach and education. The fellowship is a minimum of 12 months in duration. Salary and benefits are determined by university and NIH guidelines. UNC is an Equal Opportunity\/ADA employer.<\/p>\n Requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship include the following: completion of a doctoral degree in an applied area of psychology; completion of a clinically focused predoctoral psychology internship; demonstrated interest and experience in I\/DDs.<\/p>\n Applications are not currently being accepted for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The CIDD offers an internship track through the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Clinical Psychology Internship<\/a>. The CIDD track offers interns a comprehensive training experience in assessment, evidence-based intervention, and clinical consultation in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I\/DDs), autism, learning disability, epilepsy, chronic medical conditions, sensory impairments, genetic syndromes, and other related neurodevelopmental disabilities for individuals of all ages. The CIDD intern works within interdisciplinary teams as well as with families, schools, care providers, and other professionals.\u202fSpecific activities may include, but are not limited to, evaluation and diagnosis across the lifespan, behavioral and mental health consultation, intervention groups, consultation for children and adults with I\/DDs living in the community or in local\/regional group homes, and therapy with individuals with I\/DDs. Pediatric neuropsychology evaluation experience is also available.<\/p>\n The CIDD is North Carolina\u2019s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and is home to both a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program and an Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Center (IDDRC). As such, the CIDD has a rich offering of clinical, training, and research opportunities. The CIDD intern will participate in the interdisciplinary LEND cohort. For all CIDD trainees, there is an emphasis on opportunities to observe and learn evaluation and treatment techniques from other disciplines including Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Social Work, Genetics, Neurology, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics. Interns will receive training and supervision with a focus on cultural sensitivity and awareness.<\/p>\n For more information on how to apply, visit the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Clinical Psychology Internship\u2019s webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Applicant Eligibility Requirements<\/h3>\n
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