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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Two master’s degree programs in marriage and family therapy and human development and family studies are also offered. The department administers the Riley Child Center, the Institute for Social and Policy Research and the Couple and Family Therapy Center (clinic). There are 20 fulltime faculty members, and over 800 students in the various degree programs offered by the department. We are searching for an individual with considerable experience as a teacher and a successful track record as an administrator. Scholarly accomplishments must qualify the individual for appointment to the rank of professor with tenure. Preference will be given to candidates with a diverse background in the social sciences. A doctoral degree in psychology, sociology, human development and family studies, or a related field is required. Review of applications, will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications including a statement of the applicant’s philosophy of academic administration, curriculum vitae, and the names of four references, should be sent to: Purdue University Calumet, Attn: LASS Dean’s Office, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323. lassdean2@purduecal.edu. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COUN SELING, DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY AND GUIDANCE SERVICES: Tenure-track faculty position available August 17, 2012. Responsibilities: instruct and supervise in the CACREP-accredited school counseling program as well as related master’s and doctoral programs; contribute to the department’s scientist-professional training model; be a productive scholar and effective teacher; be dedicated to professional public service. For more information, visit www.bsu.edu/hrs/ jobpostings. Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. CHRISTIAN SARKINE AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER PSYCHO LOGY POSTDOCTORAL FEL LOWSHIP IN AUTISM: The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine is offering two one-year psychology postdoctoral fellowship positions focused on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in an outpatient medical setting. The fellowships will include a combination of clinical service in the form of assessment and treatment of individuals with ASD and research experience in one or more of over 20 ongoing funded research projects. The treatment focus for this position is behavioral in nature with a specific focus on the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Candidates must have completed an APA-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in clinical or school psychology (including internship), must be eligible for temporary licensure in Indiana and must have interest in providing ABA-based interventions for individuals with ASD. Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2012. Interviews will take place in March 2012. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, three letters of reference including one from their graduate director of clinical training, graduate transcripts, and a cover letter with statement of interest to: Noha Minshawi, Ph.D., c/o Rita Roush, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Building, 1111 W. 10th Street, PB A208, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or rjroush@ iupui.edu. The Psychiatry Department and Indiana University place a high priority on creating a diverse learning environment and on supporting the professional development of ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds. Located in Indianapolis, IN, the University School of Medicine is the second largest medical school in the United States, with a student body that includes over 46 percent women and 7 percent ethnic minorities. Indianapolis is the 12th largest metropolitan area and has the 16th largest African-American population in the United States. More information can be found at http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu/ subsites/christian-sarkine-autismt reat ment- cent er / professiona leducation/. Indiana University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST OPENINGS—VERICARE: Are you looking for rewarding and fulfilling employment? Vericare, is a leader in geropsychology, providing multidisciplinary behavioral interventions in long-term care facilities. Our professionals provide a spectrum of therapies including individual psychotherapy, short-term solution-focused therapy and behavior management. Vericare has opportunities throughout Indiana. Experience with medical/inpatient settings and multidisciplinary teams preferred. For more information, apply online at www. vericare.com or contact Sanel Lekic at (800) 257-8715 ext. 1166. PSYCHOLOGIST: New position open to provide individual, family, and marital therapy, plus assessments for a variety of populations. Luzio & Associates Behavioral Services, Inc., in Evansville, IN, is a large private outpatient clinic. We provide services for both children and adults. Qualification requirements include: a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited program. Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Send curriculum vitae to: Rebecca Luzio, Luzio & Associates Behavioral Services, Inc., 3101 N Green River Road, Suite 910, Evansville, IN 47715; fax to (812) 479-5014, or e-mail to info@luzioassociates. com. ties (downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, cycling, fishing, horseback riding) abound. MaineGeneral Medical Center provides excellent administrative and collegial support. KANSAS CLINICAL DIRECTOR: Southwest Guidance Center, a nonprofit, fourcounty CMHC seeks applicants for the position of clinical director. Applicants must have or be license-eligible in Kansas at either the master’s or doctoral level to provide psychotherapy services. Applicants must have a minimum of two years supervisory experience in a behavioral health care setting as a licensed clinician. Good verbal and written communication skills, social and problem resolution skills and diagnostic experience are also required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary range begins at $55,000 but is negotiable based on years and type of experience. SWGC offers an excellent benefit package including three weeks annual paid vacation, accrued sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and premium health insurance for staff and family. SWGC will cover travel costs associated with the interview process as well as reimbursement of up to $3,000 for moving expenses for the person hired for the position. Send resume to: James Karlan, Executive Director Southwest Guidance Center, P.O. Box 2945, Liberal, KS 67905-2945 or e-mail to: jkarlan@ yahoo.com. Phone: (620) 624-8171. An Equal Opportunity Employer. MARYLAND TENURETRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF QUANTATIVE/ ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHO LOGY: The Psychology Department at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty assistant professor with research and teaching interests in modeling and statistics as well as organizational sciences (pending availability of funding). Applicants must have a doctorate degree and should have developed, or demonstrate the potential to develop, an outstanding research program and a record of extramural funding. A strong commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Salary is highly competitive, research conditions are excellent, and there are extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration on campus and at universities and federal laboratories in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Applicants should apply electronically to http://jobs.umd. edu. For best consideration, applications should be complete by January 15, 2012. Inquiries can be addressed to: Julia Coldren-Walker, Coordinator of the Quant/Org Psychology Search Committee at jcoldren@umd.edu. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. OPENRANK TENURETRACK FACULTY—SCHOOL PSYCHOL OGY: Open-rank, tenure-track beginning late August 2012. Responsibilities include: an ongoing program of focused research, seeking external funding, graduate teaching, practicum supervision, and thesis and dissertation supervision. Commitment to preparing students to work with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and personal characteristics is essential. For a detailed position description, including qualifications for the position and applications instructions, see: www.education.umd. edu/edcp. All inquiries should be forwarded to: William Strein, Chair, School Psychology Search Committee at: strein@umd.edu. For best consideration, submit all application materials electronically by January 2, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 95 MAINE CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST: MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME, is seeking a full-time, doctoral level psychologist to join the innovative interdisciplinary team at the Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center. The successful candidate will have expertise in psychological evaluation of children and adolescents presenting with a wide array of psychological, behavioral, learning, and developmental problems, with emphasis on evaluations of infants and children under six years old. Evaluations will be conducted both as individual psychological assessments, and as part of two interdisciplinary evaluation programs (working in conjunction with physicians, social workers, and developmental services providers). This individual will also provide individual and family treatment of children and adolescents. Training and experience in comprehensive assessment and treatment of young children is necessary. The successful candidate will be licensed or immediately license-eligible in Maine. Qualified candidates are encouraged to seek additional information and apply in person or submit a resume and letter of interest to: Donna Wacome at don na.wacome@ma i negenera l. org. MaineGeneral Medical Center is located in a pastoral setting where outdoor recreational activi- JANUARY 2012 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY http://www.PsycCareers.com https://www.jobs.umd.edu http://www.jobs.umd https://www.jobs.umd.edu http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu/ http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu/subsites/christian-sarkine-autism-treatment-center/professional-education/ http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu/subsites/christian-sarkine-autism-treatment-center/professional-education/ http://www.bsu.edu/hrs/jobpostings http://www.bsu.edu/hrs/ http://www.bsu.edu/hrs/jobpostings http://www.vericare.com http://www.vericare.com http://www.education.umd.edu/edcp http://www.education.umd http://www.education.umd.edu/edcp

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012