Neuropsychologist III, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:
ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:
Provides services that identify, quantify, describe and facilitate changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provides assessments and treatments for patients in a hospital/clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations for the adult inpatient and outpatient populations.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate: Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in neuropsychology, clinical, or health psychology from an APA-accredited institution

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2-year residency in neuropsychology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PSY-Psychologist of California

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 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 and 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

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
32

Employee Status:
Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.