Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Pediatric Neuropsychology Post Doctoral Fellowship

Job Title: Pediatric Neuropsychology Post Doctoral Fellowship

Location: On-site, Waltham

Position Type: Full-Time

Summary of position:

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

The Baker Center for Children and Families (previously Judge Baker Children’s Center), a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, is pleased to announce openings for a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Center for Effective Therapy (CET). CET at The Baker Center provides mental health assessments and focused short-term treatments for approximately 1,000 children and adolescents ages 2-22 and their families annually and recently opened a neuropsychology department in 2025. CET promotes the best possible mental health of children by using scientifically proven treatments in the assessment and treatment of children and families of diverse communities. Therapists utilize evidence-based treatments for some of the most common presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and disruptive behavior. CET also trains mental health professionals in our treatment models to increase the quality of care throughout our communities. We expand public awareness and inform public policy through the use of research, data, and advocacy with local child and adolescent organizations.

The primary population served by the Center is children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tourette Syndrome) and acquired neurological conditions of childhood. The neuropsychology outpatient program receives referrals from pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, schools, and mental health providers, with questions of differential diagnosis and treatment planning for a wide range of patients, including those with epilepsy, metabolic disorders, and other developmental, psychiatric, or medical issues. A major focus of the evaluation process is the follow-up and feedback appointment, at which time parents are provided with both written and oral summaries of the examination, along with detailed recommendations. Occasionally, opportunities are available to participate in school IEP meetings.

The fellowship is a two-year, full-time position (hybrid), and conforms to the guidelines established to ABCN and Houston Conference/APA Division 40 training requirements. The anticipated start date is the end of July or August 2026, although an alternative start date may be negotiated on an individual basis.

Essential duties :
Clinical Activity Plan (80% time)

• Conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired brain injury, medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, cancer, genetic syndromes), ADHD, learning disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
• Administers, scores, and interprets a wide range of cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional measures.
• Writes integrated, clearly communicated reports with actionable recommendations for families, schools, and medical teams.
• Conducts feedback sessions with caregivers, schools, and referring providers.
• Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and educational consultants.
• Participates in weekly didactic seminars focused on neuropsychological theory, test interpretation, cultural considerations, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Receives two or more hours per week of individual supervision from a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist, consistent with Massachusetts psychology licensure requirements.
• Participates in case conferences, peer supervision, and journal clubs.
• Contributes to program development of clinical service lines and/or research on neuropsychological outcomes.

Research Activity Plan (10% time)
The fellow will be exposed to various aspects of clinical research work. This is achieved via participation in the following activities:

• Review of pediatric neuropsychological literature:
  • The fellow will be provided with a series of readings in the area of pediatric neuropsychology, with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Independent research:
  • The fellow will be encouraged to develop research projects of interest that can be conducted with our available clinical populations or through collaborations with either Dr. Harrison Goldman or other research projects through CET.
• Manuscript preparation and submission:
  • The fellow will be encouraged to collaborate on manuscript preparation and poster submissions at national and international conferences. Individually tailored goals will be established in this area.

Didactics (10% time)

• The fellow will participate in a series of post-doctoral seminars through the Baker Center didactics (case conferences, journal club, and/or topic presentations) as well as attending a weekly assessment seminar.
• Supervision and Evaluation:
  • Applicants will receive supervision consistent to meet Massachusetts psychology licensure requirements in the course of the fellowship year. Appointment as a fellow at Harvard Medical School is available for the qualified successful applicant.

Qualifications

Education:

Candidates must meet all following requirements:

• Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA- or CPA accredited program.
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited predoctoral internship.
• Prior training in child assessment and exposure to neuropsychological testing.

Experience:

• Strong background in child development, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychological theory preferred.
• Experience with school consultation and psychoeducational planning preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Upload a cover letter and recent CV to the application and email to [email protected].
• Upload two (2) de-identified neuropsychological reports to the application and email to [email protected].
• Two (2) letters of recommendation should be emailed directly from the writer to [email protected]

Logistics

Salary: $63,000

Open Date: 11/5/2025

Application Deadline: 1/1/2026

Position Start Date: September 2026 with flexibility based on applicant availability

Benefits

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.