Psychologist and Director of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Position Title Psychologist and Director of the Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders Compensation $80,000-$85,000 Department TC Deans Office_C About this opportunity The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) strives to be acomprehensive training and research hub dedicated to advancingknowledge and practice in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CASDprovides Ball State University students with hands-on training inautism diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based interventionstrategies, and collaborative consultation practices. The CASD offers a wide range of services and resources, includingdiagnostic evaluation, family-centered support, and professionaldevelopment opportunities. The core component of the CASD is toconduct innovative, interdisciplinary research that informs bestpractices in assessment, intervention, and service delivery forindividuals with ASD across the lifespan. The mission of the CASD is threefold: (a) to provide trainingopportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to learn andimplement autism diagnostic evaluation and intervention services;(b) to provide services and resources in partnership with thecommunity, including intervention, consultation, and individual andgroup student-centered support and services; and (c) to conductinnovative research to inform practice. The CASD Director is a licensed psychologist with a PsyD or PhD inpsychology or related field who has the endorsement as an HSPP andwill provide leadership and oversight for the Center for AutismSpectrum Disorder, supervise students in clinical trainingactivities, teach one course within the area of clinical expertisefor the Departmentof Special Education, and conduct psychologicalevaluations for autism referrals. This is a 12-month position that can provide continuity of servicesthroughout the calendar year. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to beemployed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring Position Function Provide leadership and oversight for the Center for Autism SpectrumDisorder, supervise students in clinical training activities, teach one course within the area of clinical expertise for the Departmentof Special Education, and conduct psychological evaluations for autism referrals. Duties / Responsibilities 1. Program Administration Assist with oversight and coordination of clinic operations,programming, and service delivery. Contribute to outreach, community partnerships, and campusinitiatives that enhance awareness and access to services. Support student training, supervision coordination, and programdevelopment initiatives for students in the department of specialeducation, department of educational psychology, and/or closelyrelated fields. Maintain compliance with university, ethical, and licensurestandards, including documentation, confidentiality, and billingprocedures. Represent the CASD, Teachers College, the ICCs, and Ball StateUniversity in professional and community settings. 2. Clinical Services & Assessment Conduct psychological assessments for community clients anduniversity students, including clinical interviews, behavioralobservations, and standardized testing. Administer, score, interpret, and communicate results ofcognitive, personality, and neurodevelopmental assessments relatedto autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other mental healthconcerns. Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy forstudents with ASD and co-occurring mental health conditions. Develop individualized support plans and providepsychoeducation, consultation, and family support asappropriate. 3. Interprofessional Community Clinic Collaboration Serve as the CASD representative within the InterprofessionalCommunity Clinics. Collaborate with ICC directors and leadership to supportinterdisciplinary service delivery and coordinated caremodels. Develop referral pathways and collaborative programming acrossclinic units. Participate in ICC planning, assessment, strategic initiatives,and quality improvement efforts. Support interprofessional education and training opportunitiesfor students across disciplines. 4. Teaching and Supervision Supervise graduate assistants and practicum students. Teach one class per semester in the Department of SpecialEducation. 5. Student Support Support autistic students in navigating academic, social, anddaily challenges within the university setting. Collaborate with disability services, student success programs,faculty, and community providers to coordinate care and promoteinclusion for neurodiverse students. Provide consultation and training to faculty and staffregarding best practices for supporting students with ASD. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in clinical or school psychology from an accrediteduniversity. Licensed Psychologist in the State of Indiana as a HealthService Provider in Psychology (HSPP), or eligibility for Indianalicensure at the time of appointment. Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrumdisorder. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with keystakeholders. Strong organizational, communication, and leadershipskills. Preferred Qualifications Three years post-licensure experience. Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship in autism spectrumdisorders. Experience working with autistic adults. Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification. Experience with interdisciplinary or integrated healthcareservice delivery models. Experience with clinic administration, budgeting, strategicplanning, quality improvement, and program development. Experience pursuing or managing grants, contracts, or externalpartnerships. What we offer At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancingprofessional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's whywe offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays ayear. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life'smost significant moments. We offer affordable health and dentalinsurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, aswell a range of retirement benefits to provide financial securityto you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus onyour work and personal growth without worrying about theunexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support ofyour family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (orchildren's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do thesame for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costsfor you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of yourgraduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day youstart. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator -Professional and download the spreadsheet. If you are applying for a 10-month position or one with Burris or Indiana Academy, please select the corresponding calculator. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ball State University