Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist

Advocate Health • Greenfield, WI

5d • $63 - $95 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join its growing team in Wisconsin. The role is part of the Neurosciences Program, a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals with complex neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. The position is primarily clinical and focuses on neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents in an outpatient clinic. Referrals come from pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry, and other services throughout the Advocate Aurora system.

The neuropsychologist completes documentation accurately and within established timelines, supports education and training activities for clinical staff, and serves as a clinical resource to staff and the community. The role also provides consultation on the interpretation of results and their impact on patient treatment plans. Opportunities to conduct research and train graduate students are available if desired. The position is supported by psychometrists and includes malpractice insurance.

The department includes nine adult and three pediatric neuropsychologists. Advocate Aurora Health is part of Advocate Health, an integrated health system with care locations across multiple states.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Psychology.
• Psychologist license issued by the state of Wisconsin; candidates must be license-eligible in Wisconsin.
• Completion of a two-year fellowship in neuropsychology.
• Typically, two years of postdoctoral clinical experience and appropriate supervised training applying neuropsychological services in a clinical setting.
• Successful completion of systematic didactic and experiential training in neuropsychology and neuroscience at a regionally accredited university.
• Eligibility for listing in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification in clinical neuropsychology.
• Skilled as a generalist with one or more specializations.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in applying theory, practice, and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with medical/neurological and developmentally based patient populations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Complete documentation accurately and within established timelines and department procedures.
• Participate in education and training activities to enhance clinical staff skills.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and the community.
• Provide consultation to clinical staff on interpretation of results and implications for patient treatment plans.
• Participate in education and training activities in hospitals and outpatient clinics as needed.

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation and potential premium and incentive pay
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree