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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for assessing the developmental and psychological status of high-risk infants.
• Conducts standardized assessments, observes behavior, and scores tests.
• Works on a multidisciplinary team with healthcare professionals, social workers, rehabilitative therapists, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care and support for the infants and their families.
• Administers standardized developmental assessments to high-risk children up to age 6, including those related to cognitive, language, motor, social, and emotional development.
• Scores assessments accurately and interpret results to identify developmental delays or other areas of concern.
• Observes infants during assessments and note any behavioral or emotional responses that may be relevant to their development.
• Prepares detailed reports summarizing assessment results and findings for review by the clinical team.
• Works closely with the clinical team, including pediatricians, occupational therapists, and other specialists, to develop comprehensive care plans for infants.
• Provides guidance and education to parents and caregivers about the assessment process, results, and recommendations for interventions or follow-up care.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, observations, and interactions with patients and families.
• Serves as a resource of advanced psychometric and cognitive rehabilitation procedural knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned/ required by the clinic leadership including, participating in the achievement of organizational and departmental goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• EDRM evaluation including child assessment, parent interview, all scoring, report writing, REDCap survey, and feedback (all should be completed within 5hours) and substitute group leader as needed for myLIFE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in psychology, child development, or a related field from an accredited school or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Two years of related experience which includes administering and scoring standardized assessments for infants and young children.
• Experience with measuring/ tracking clinical outcomes, experience in clinical research is a plus.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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