Pediatric Neuropsychologist III

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

The Pediatric Neuropsychologist provides services that identify, quantify, describe and facilitate changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and neurodevelopmental disorders. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provides assessments and recommendations for patients in a hospital/clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological and psychodiagnostics evaluations. Persons served range from birth through early adulthood, with emphasis on medically and genetically based referrals. Participates in the training of post-doctoral fellows in the programs two-year training program; additional training of practicum students as needed.

EDUCATION:

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

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PSY-Psychologist of California - California Department of Consumer Affairs.

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.

Pay Range is $60.70 to $91.05 / hour