The Instructional Assistant I will perform duties that are instructional in nature and will deliver services to students in a classroom setting under daily direction of an early intervention teacher. This staff member will interact daily with children, encourage language, social, and self-regulatory development. The incumbent will collect progress and treatment response data; organize the classroom; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training.

the Neuropsychologist III (Neuropsychologist Manager) will provide neuropsychological assessments as needed, psychological consultation and intervention services to individuals served by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). This position will teach and provide direct supervision to psychology associates and staff psychologists (and trainees as needed) providing clinical services; initiate and participate in innovative programs; and design and conduct formal courses and workshops. Primary clinical responsibilities will be for individuals ages 3 years through young adult; although services may be provided to individuals from birth throughout the lifespan.

The Pediatric Neurologist will address the four major functions of the Institute: (1) patient care (2) teaching of child psychiatry residents and other trainees (3) research, and (4) administration, which will be guided by the goals and objectives of the of the Neurology and Developmental Medicine Department at Kennedy Krieger Institute. You will be responsible for providing care to children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental, musculoskeletal, and related disorders.  This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, providing care within the neurology and developmental medicine programs at any of our locations.  It is anticipated this may include further developing our continuum of patient care services at Johns Hopkins University Hospital inpatient and outpatient settings.  

The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland is searching for Board eligible and/or certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians as faculty in the Center for Development and Learning. The Center for Development and Learning provides diagnostic evaluations and management of children and young adults who have problems in language development, attention, learning, behavior or school adjustment. The faculty member will participate in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary clinical team of professionals that oversee the clinical, training and research segments of the Center. Responsibilities, in addition to direct patient care and teaching medical trainees, are coordination with other disciplines at Kennedy Krieger Institute, including speech and language pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, child psychiatrists, neurogeneticists, genetic counselors, and social workers to ensure that each patient is comprehensively evaluated and received the most appropriate treatment.

the Planning Coordinator I is a member of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Child and Family Support Program. The Planning Coordinator I provides family centered coordination services to infants and toddlers and their families who are eligible for Part C, Early Intervention.  

  CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST OPPORTUNITY (Part time-20 hr/week position) Kennedy Krieger School Programs   Overview: Located in Baltimore, MD., Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Kennedy Krieger Schools serve students with a variety of psychiatric disorders and disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The age range served is 5 through 21.   Responsibilities: This position will be split between 2 of our school programs, with 10 hours/week needed at each program. Both programs are located in Baltimore, MD. The Fairmount campus program is a K-8 program, and the High School program includes students in grades 9-12, ages 14-21. The position entails providing psychiatric evaluations and direct medication management for students on the caseloads, including classroom observation and individual meetings with students, communication with parents, and communication with the school team and senior psychiatrist. Attending team meetings may occur as needed and if they fall within the agreed upon schedule.   Qualifications: BE/BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry To apply or inquire, please visit our website www.kennedykrieger.org. (Job ID #6605)  Contact Jocelyn Feller (McCarty), Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, fellerj@kennedykrieger.org.   Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet

CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST OPPORTUNITY FACULTY POSITION (Part time-20 hr/week position) Kennedy Krieger School Programs   Overview: Located in Baltimore, MD., Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Kennedy Krieger Schools serve students with a variety of psychiatric disorders and disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The age range served is 5 through 21.   Responsibilities: This position will be split between 2 of our school programs, with 10 hours/week needed at each program. Both programs are located in Baltimore, MD. The Fairmount campus program is a K-8 program, and the High School program includes students in grades 9-12, ages 14-21. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment.  The faculty appointment will be commensurate with experience. The position entails providing psychiatric evaluations and direct medication management for students on the caseloads, including classroom observation and individual meetings with students, communication with parents, and communication with the school team and senior psychiatrist. Attending team meetings may occur as needed and if they fall within the agreed upon schedule.   Qualifications: BE/BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry To apply or inquire, please visit our website www.kennedykrieger.org (Job ID #1112).  Contact Jocelyn Feller (McCarty), Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, FellerJ@kennedykrieger.org. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet

the Psychologist I will provide psychotherapy for children and adolescents served through the Psychiatric Mental Health Program in close coordination with The Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine (TCOE). The psychologist will maintain a clinical caseload including individual and family psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, parent training, and, counseling in child development and behavior management. The Psychologist assist parents or caregivers in advocating for their children’s needs in the community. Primary clinical responsibilities will be for individuals aged 5 years through young adulthood.

STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST - PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY   The Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute is recruiting for a full time child psychologist position. Kennedy Krieger is a premier, internationally recognized nonprofit institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins. The Behavior Management Clinic is one of several outpatient specialty clinics based within Behavioral Psychology and serves a diverse pediatric population of children from birth through 12 years of age. Our team of clinical professionals are dedicated to improving the lives and outcomes of children and families struggling with a wide range of clinical problems. We are seeking a psychologist to join our expanding clinical services who will bring expertise in assessment and treatment of children with a variety of emotional and behavioral disorders.   We both encourage and seek to promote diversity in the workplace. Applicants from under represented and diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Currently offering a $2,500 hiring incentive for full time licensed Social Workers.   The Social Worker II in the Therapeutic Foster Care is primarily responsible for serving in a clinical capacity by providing clinical interventions with children and the Kennedy Krieger foster parents. This staff member utilizes information gained through assessments, interdisciplinary evaluation services to develop and implement the child’s treatment plan while providing crisis intervention training as a member of the treatment team. This position requires the incumbent to be bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards.