Clinical Neuropsychologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and consultation for pediatric, adolescent, and/or adult patients with neurological, neurodevelopmental, cognitive, psychiatric, and neurobehavioral conditions. The patient population will depend on the candidate’s specialty training, clinical expertise, and departmental needs. The position involves conducting and interpreting standardized assessments of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental functioning, including memory, attention, executive functioning, language, and learning. The Clinical Neuropsychologist develops diagnostic impressions, prepares comprehensive evaluation reports, and provides individualized recommendations to inform patient care, treatment planning, and educational or rehabilitative interventions. The role collaborates with psychiatrists, neurologists, primary care and specialty physicians, and other healthcare professionals. It also includes educating and supervising psychology pre- and postdoctoral trainees, medical students, psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, staff, and community members. Other duties include discussing assessment findings with patients and families, recommending cognitive and behavioral interventions, participating in interdisciplinary case consultations, and performing other duties as needed. California residency is required upon the start date.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from a regionally accredited institution; an APA-accredited program is preferred.
Completion of a predoctoral internship through an APA- or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)-accredited program.
Completion of a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship or residency in Clinical Neuropsychology, consistent with established specialty training guidelines.
Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, interpreting assessment results, and developing diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
Specialized training and clinical experience in pediatric/adolescent or adult neuropsychology, depending on the patient population served.
Current California Board of Psychology (BOP) license in good standing.
California residency is required upon start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating patients with neurological, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, cognitive, and/or psychiatric conditions, as applicable to the candidate’s specialty.
Experience in an academic medical center, hospital, or multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP/ABCN), or eligibility to pursue board certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients.
Administer and interpret standardized assessments of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental functioning, including memory, attention, executive functioning, language, and learning.
Develop diagnostic impressions and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports.
Provide individualized recommendations to guide patient care, treatment planning, and educational or rehabilitative interventions.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, neurologists, primary care and specialty physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support diagnosis, patient care, and treatment or referral coordination.
Provide education and clinical supervision to psychology pre- and postdoctoral trainees, medical students, psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, staff, and the community.
Provide feedback to patients and families regarding assessment findings.
Recommend cognitive and behavioral interventions.
Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations.
Perform other duties as needed.