Post Doctoral Fellow - Neuropsychology

Woods Services • Middletown Township, PA

83d • $70,000

About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Fellow is a Clinical Traineeship in which the Fellow hones her / his skill sets as a Neuropsychologist preparing for a career in Neuropsychology. The Fellow becomes an employee of Woods Services and works at Beechwood NeuroRehab as a post-graduate Neuropsychologist in training who is preparing for licensure. The duration in the position can be one or two years depending on the needs of the firm and the inclinations of the Fellow to complete either a one or two-year training assignment. This position can also be offered to a licensed clinician, holding a licensed in the state of PA as a licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker and/or licensed professional counselor.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Neuropsychology or in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Neuropsychology required.
• Completion of a Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Neuropsychology or a Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology completed before the Fellowship commences.
• PA state licensure in psychology/ licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor required.
• Background in neuropsychology and brain/behavior relationships preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift/transfer a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to assigned clients in the form of individual and group psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation training, cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, and other interventions as directed under the direct supervision of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Conducts intake, neuropsychological and neurofunctional evaluations under the direct supervision of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist to support the development of programs to improve productive daily functioning.
• Develops cognitive rehabilitation programs to improve productive daily activity patterns of the individuals served under the direct supervision of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Participates in medication reviews with the program.
• Attends Transdisciplinary Team meetings and will be actively engaged in the training to develop the skill sets required to lead such Team meetings.
• Identifies brain injury training needs and provides in-service training to direct care and professional staff directed under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Provides expertise to employees in understanding the neuropsychological strengths and weaknesses of persons served and their capacities for change under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Evaluates clients in response to crisis situations, including suicide threats under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Completes all documentation including reports and progress notes as required which are counter-signed by a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
• Participates in research activities which are both center-generated and self-generated under the guidance and direction of the Clinical Director.
• Attends local and regional continuing education workshops, seminars and conferences designed to enhance the Fellow’s competencies in the practice of Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Represents Beechwood NeuroRehab and Woods by presenting her / his own research at local and regional conferences and workshops.
• Performs other duties as directed under the supervision of the Clinical Director and or a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO - Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assistance program
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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