Senior Child Development Specialist, Thrive Clinic- Pediatrics

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
May 01, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The Thrive Clinic within the Neonatology division in the Pediatrics Department is the neuro-developmental follow up clinic for NICU-Graduates. The Thrive Clinic serves all North Texas population from NICUs all over North Texas (Parkland, Children's, Clements, and Presbyterian Dallas). The Thrive Clinic is one of the only clinics in the nation that in bed neuro-development follow up into a primary care model, which allows the clinic to serve the population in unique ways. The Thrive Clinic prides itself on being experts in NICU follow-up care. The Thrive clinic is now hiring for their next Sr. Children Developmental Specialist. This specialist will need to have experience with a variety of psychometric assessments and a passion to work in a multidisciplinary team. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Master's Degree in early childhood disorders, child psychology or related field Experience 5 years developmental counseling experience with children in various settings such as a follow-up clinic or hospital -AND- Experience communicating with parents regarding developmental topics with sensitivity to culture and learning styles -AND- Knowledge of early childhood development and experience working with special needs children between the ages 0-3. Experience and knowledge of standardized developmental assessment tools, including administration and interpretation of such tools as The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development III and IV The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale. Preferred Experience 5 years of research experience working on data collection and analysis specializing in early childhood development and various topics involving NICU follow-up JOB DUTIES Performs early childhood development clinical assessments for Thrive Clinic patients who are ages 0-5 years of age with potential for school age assessments (primarily at CMC clinic location, occasionally THD). Perform research protocol assessments of neurodevelopmental outcomes for trials in the Neonatal Research Network (NIH-NICHD), as well as for other multi-site and local studies. This exam is primarily the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th edition. Provides assessment results, developmental and parenting education, and recommendations to parents and clinic staff. Document results, assessments, and plans in patient electronic medical record. Provides therapy referrals and follow-up correspondence for clinic staff and patients. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!