Neuropsychologist III, Ray Dolby Brain Health Center
About The Position
Provides specialized neuropsychological services to identify, quantify, and characterize changes in cognition, behavior, and emotional functioning associated with neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions. Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center, collaborating with neurologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and other clinical staff to support comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include conducting neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations to assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of cognitive and behavioral concerns. The primary patient population includes adults and older adults experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline, dementia, and other neurological conditions. May also participate in the education and training of practicum students, interns, fellows, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in neuropsychology, cognitive health, and the care of individuals with neurodegenerative disease.
Requirements
- Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in neuropsychology, clinical, or health psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
- 5 years recent relevant experience.
- PSY-Psychologist of California license.
- 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 including administering, scoring, interpreting and reports results, as relevant to population.
- Knowledge of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on test validity.
- 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, pediatric medical and neurodevelopmental disorders, while ensuing valid test administration and interpretation.
- Excellent report writing skills with ability to communicate results succinctly.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Pre-doctoral internship/training with experience in either adult or pediatric neuropsychology, based on specialty area/ department requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conducting neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations to assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of cognitive and behavioral concerns.
- Collaborating with neurologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and other clinical staff to support comprehensive patient care.
- Participating in the education and training of practicum students, interns, fellows, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in neuropsychology, cognitive health, and the care of individuals with neurodegenerative disease.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
