Neuropsychologist

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 20 years, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has been recognized as a Model System of Care program. The Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital offers cutting-edge treatment and research focused on the recovery and treatment and research focused on the recovery and rehabilitation needs of individuals with complex medical conditions. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is currently seeking a neuropsychologist/psychologist. This role involves conducting assessments and providing psychological treatment for individuals with injuries. The position also includes supporting families, addressing adjustment and coping challenges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provide neuropsychological and psychological services for Complex Medical Conditions.
• Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families, aiding them in coping with life-altering situations and assisting with decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, social work, and other allied health professionals.
• Assist the team in understanding the neuropsychological status of individuals and collaboratively develop treatment plans and behavior interventions.
• Conduct cognitive and behavioral assessments using a variety of methods, including evidence-based assessment tools, clinical interviews and direct observation and documenting in electronic medical record.
• Develop and implement behavioral interventions. Support treatment teams in the application of these strategies.
• Engage in opportunities for supervision and teaching activities, including didactics and supervision of graduate psychology trainees.
• Communicating effectively and interacting with all levels of staff, primary care providers, patients and community agencies.
• Complies with hospital and Network policies regarding confidentiality.
• Complies with all policies related to Emergency Procedures as defined in the Environment of Care plans. Knows personal role in event of a disaster or emergency.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level