Assessment Psycholoigst

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

2d•$55 - $83

About The Position

Serves as the clinical lead for the neuropsychological assessment service line within Eisenhower Health’s outpatient behavioral health program. In addition to providing expert diagnostic services for complex cases, is responsible for the operational oversight of the testing program, including the development of standardized test batteries, compliance with test security protocols, and the clinical supervision of psychometrists (technicians) and trainees. Acts as a primary consultant to neurology, neurosurgery, and primary care, integrating data to inform diagnoses of neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and complex psychiatric presentations.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Education in Psychology (EdD)
Psychologist license by the California Board of Psychology
Workplace Violence and Response Training Class will be completed during program orientation
5150 Certification Training within three (3) months of hire
Five (5) years of mental health experience in individual, group, and family psychotherapy with a minimum of two (2) years in diagnosis of dementias (e.g. Alzheimer’s), movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and stroke rehabilitation
Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
Ability to deal concretely and psychologically with a variety of crisis
Ability to listen, interact and communicate with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic classes
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
Expertise in current CPT billing codes for neuropsychological testing and the specific documentation requirements for "evaluation" vs. "administration" services
Knowledge of area resources and ability to utilize internet for resource search
Strong knowledge of brain-behavior relationships and neuroanatomy
Understanding and experience with the 5150 Designation process
Well-developed psychosocial assessment and intervention skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP/ABCN) or active candidacy with eligibility to sit for the oral examination
Experience supervising psychometrists or trainees
Experience in clinical education for varying trainees in mental health, including medical residents and psychology interns
Experience in crisis intervention and clinical education for varying trainees in mental health

Responsibilities

Protocol Design: Lead the design and maintenance of a comprehensive testing library, selecting evidence-based instruments for geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations (e.g., WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, D-KEFS, RBANS)
Workflow Optimization: Develop and refine clinical workflows to ensure efficient "throughput" of referrals, ensuring compliance with CPT coding guidelines for evaluation (96132/96133) and test administration (96136-96139)
Digital Integration: Oversee the implementation and management of digital assessment platforms (e.g., Q-interactive, Creyos) to enhance diagnostic precision and scoring efficiency.
Complex Evaluations: Conduct high-complexity neuropsychological evaluations to differentiate between organic brain dysfunction and functional/psychiatric disorders, specifically for cases involving diagnostic ambiguity.
Capacity Evaluations: Perform evaluations to determine decision-making capacity and independent living needs for vulnerable geriatric populations.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Provide actionable feedback to the interdisciplinary team regarding medication management, rehabilitation potential, and discharge planning.
Psychiatry Residency Education: Actively participate in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) mission by providing clinical supervision and didactic instruction to Psychiatry Residents. Responsibilities include teaching residents how to identify appropriate indications for neuropsychological referral, how to interpret cognitive testing results within a psychiatric context, and understanding brain-behavior relationships.
Technical Supervision: Provide direct clinical supervision to psychometrists (neuropsychology technicians), ensuring strict adherence to standardized administration and scoring procedures as required for billing under general supervision standards.
Trainee Development: Serve as the primary supervisor for future pre-doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows, fostering clinical competency in psychometrics, clinical conceptualization, and report writing.
Test Security: Maintain rigorous test security protocols to protect raw data and assessment materials in accordance with AACN and APA ethical standards.
Performance Validity: Ensure the routine integration of performance validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) into all batteries to verify the credibility of test results.