The Department of Psychology at Children's Hospital of Michigan (CHM) in Detroit is recruiting a pediatric neuropsychologist to join an established, multidisciplinary clinical team. This is a full-scope position embedded across outpatient, inpatient, and specialty clinic settings — including epilepsy surgery, concussion, myelomeningocele, NICU follow-up, and cardiology neurodevelopmental programs — making it one of the most clinically diverse pediatric neuropsychology roles available in the Midwest. The department operates within an APA-accredited doctoral internship program continuously accredited since 1988, offering a genuine academic and supervisory platform alongside direct patient care.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience in academic pediatric neuropsychology
- Fully paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Educational/CME funding provided
- Eligibility for clinical (non-tenured) faculty appointment at an affiliated academic institution — Wayne State University and/or Central Michigan University
- Benefits described as competitive; full package details available upon inquiry
Practice Highlights
- Traditional outpatient neuropsychological evaluations spanning a broad range of medical specialties and referral diagnoses
- Inpatient rehabilitation consultation service integrated into the hospital's acute care environment
- Embedded neuropsychology coverage on the inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU)
- Active participation in weekly and bi-weekly epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgical conferences
- Integrated role within dedicated specialty clinics: concussion, epilepsy surgery, myelomeningocele, NICU neurodevelopmental follow-up, and cardiology neurodevelopmental follow-up programs
- Patient population: children and adolescents with neurological, neurosurgical, medical, psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, and sports-related conditions
- Supervision and teaching responsibilities for psychology externs and interns through the APA-accredited doctoral internship program (accredited continuously since 1988)
- Engagement in research or other scholarly activities is expected and supported
- Multidisciplinary team model with close collaboration across neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, rehabilitation medicine, and psychiatry
Qualifications
- Psy.D. or Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited graduate program
- Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship program
- Completion of a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship with specialty training in clinical neuropsychology
- Board certification or board eligibility through ABPP (American Board of Professional Psychology) — specifically in clinical neuropsychology
- Active licensure as a psychologist, or eligibility to obtain Michigan licensure
- Demonstrated experience in a medical setting working within multidisciplinary teams
- Prior teaching and supervisory experience with trainees (externs, interns, residents)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to evaluate and manage a wide range of pediatric conditions
About the Community
Detroit is a city in active revitalization — offering a rich cultural scene anchored by world-class museums, a thriving restaurant and arts district, professional sports franchises, and a cost of living well below most major metropolitan areas. The broader metro area provides access to excellent public and private schools, lakefront recreation along the Great Lakes, and easy reach to both Chicago and Toronto. For clinicians drawn to urban energy, academic medicine, and genuine community impact, Detroit delivers a compelling combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.