Adult Neuropsychologist III

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Neuropsychologist serving adult patients, ideally a generalist, with referrals primarily from the Neurology department. Suspected organic etiologies are common, but psychiatric rule-outs are also included. The role involves a wide range of conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders, TBI/concussion, strokes, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, and depression. Most of the work is onsite, with potential for some telework. The Neuropsychologist will provide services to identify, quantify, and describe changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders. This role functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team, providing assessments and treatment plans for patients in a hospital/outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological evaluations and communicating results to patients, family, and physicians. Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting quality medical services and is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services.

Requirements

Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in clinical neuropsychology from an APA-accredited institution.
5 years recent relevant experience.
PSY -Psychologist of California - California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Knowledge of human development, neuropsychological treatment, and treatment modalities.
Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of neuropsychological assessment measures.
Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association (APA) ethical standards.
Knowledge of cognitive disorders listed in the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as well as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Familiarity and skill with a broad selection of psychometric tests and testing activities including administering, scoring, interpreting and reports results, as relevant to population.
Knowledge of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on test validity and ability to adjust assessment approach depending on patient background and presenting complaint.
Ability to work flexibly and effectively with a wide range of patients to accommodate physical disabilities, while ensuring valid test administration and interpretation.
Excellent report writing skills with ability to communicate results succinctly.
Comfort with use of an electronic health record (Epic).
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Pre-doctoral internship/training with experience in Neuropsychology.
Postdoctoral training in neuropsychology.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

Perform neuropsychological evaluations.
Communicate results to patients, family, and physicians.
Provide services that identify, quantify, and describe changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders.
Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Provide assessments and treatment plans for patients in a hospital/outpatient clinic setting.
Support treatment teams research activities as needed.