Neuropsychologist III, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

5d•$130,740 - $196,119•Onsite

About The Position

Provides services that identify, quantify, describe and facilitate changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provides assessments and treatments for patients in a hospital/clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations for the adult inpatient and outpatient populations.

Requirements

Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in neuropsychology, clinical, or health psychology from an APA-accredited institution
Minimum 2-year residency in neuropsychology
Licensed as a Psychologist in California (PSY)
Knowledge of human development, neuropsychological treatment, and treatment modalities
Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of neuropsychological assessment measures and psychotherapeutic interventions
Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association (APA) ethical standards
Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders listed in the current International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) as well as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), as well as treatment approaches including psychotropic medications
Familiarity and skill with a broad selection of psychometric tests and testing activities
Knowledge of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on test validity
Excellent report writing skills with ability to communicate results succinctly
Leadership and management skills
Pre-doctoral internship/training with experience in either adult or neuropsychology, based on specialty area/department requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in adult or pediatric neuropsychology, based on specialty area/department requirements

Responsibilities

Performing neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations for the adult inpatient and outpatient populations.
Administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting results of psychometric tests.
Working cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Adjusting assessment approach depending on patient background and presenting complaint.
Accommodating physical disabilities, pediatric medical and neurodevelopmental disorders, while ensuring valid test administration and interpretation.