Open Rank Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuropsychology Division in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical Neuropsychologist. The University of Colorado Hospital Neuropsychology Clinic serves a broad array of neurologic, medical, and psychiatric patients, with the majority of our referrals coming from our Neurosurgery and Neurology clinics, including pre- and post-surgical evaluations for our Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy Surgery teams. Other neurosurgical and neurologic populations that we frequently see include brain tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, multiple sclerosis, and concussion.

Requirements

Must have an active license (or be immediately eligible for licensure) to practice psychology in the state of Colorado.
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship specializing in Neuropsychology.
Completion of a two-year post-doctoral fellowship specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Eligibility for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
Experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.
Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
At least three years of experience in full-time Neuropsychology clinical practice with at least one year of experience in clinical neuropsychology practice in an academic medical setting. Extensive experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity for program building.

Responsibilities

Conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations within the UCH Neuropsychology Clinic. Activities include neuropsychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and report writing, and providing feedback to patients and/or referring physicians.
Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Technicians to ensure quality of neuropsychological test administration and scoring and adequate performance of other essential job-related duties.
Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Post-doctoral Fellows.
Performs all other duties as assigned.