Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow

The International; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days/year

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional development stipend $1,5

Job summary

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine invites applicants to a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology. Fellows will conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations, participate in didactics, and pursue research while preparing for board certification.

The program is housed within Carilion Clinic's Neuropsychology Service with close supervision and scholarly activities. Selected candidates will have completed the required doctorate and internship, and will engage in

Qualifications

• Completed PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program and internship.
• Proficiency in neuropsychological assessment of adults and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for adults with diverse presentations.
• Engage in didactics, supervision, and research activities as part of the fellowship.
• Contribute to pre-surgical evaluations within movement disorders and epilepsy teams.

Skills

Neuropsychology assessment

Clinical interviewing

Test administration

Report writing

Research skills

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology

Job description

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology is a two-year postdoctoral specialty-training program with specific requirements in comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, research, and didactics. The program is tailored to reflect the standards of the Houston Conference Guidelines for Training in Clinical Neuropsychology with the expectation that the fellow will obtain the skills necessary for independent practice as a neuropsychologist and prepare fellows for board certification in clinical neuropsychology. The program will have an opening for a full-time, two-year neuropsychology fellow beginning in the Fall of 2027.

Program Overview

Fellowship training will be conducted in the Neuropsychology Service in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Section at Carilion Clinic in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The service is comprised of three clinical neuropsychologists, two of whom are board certified (ABPP-CN). Fellows will conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations of adults with various clinical presentations, including neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, substance use disorders, and co-morbid mood disorders. The fellow will also gain specific experience in conducting pre-surgical evaluations for patients within multi-disciplinary movement disorders and epilepsy teams, as well as a shadowing opportunities with other clinics such as the Brain Injury Center and the Center for Healthy Aging. Fellows will commit roughly 70% of their time to clinical work, 20% in didactic/supervision, and 10% in research. Fellows will receive at least two hours per week of direct supervision with program faculty and additional group supervision.

Expectations

Fellows will be expected to enter the program with proficiency in clinical interviewing, test administration, record review, and report writing. Fellows will advance throughout the course of the program towards increasing independence in conducting all aspects of neuropsychological evaluations. Fellows will aim to complete an average of three neuropsychological evaluations per week and will be expected to conduct their own testing.

Didactic Training

Neuropsychology fellows will participate in required weekly didactic experiences including Neuropsychology Seminar, Case Conference, and Group Supervision. The seminar will include presentations on neuroanatomy, neuropsychological assessment, professional development, ethics, neurological conditions, and pertinent topics related to board certification (e.g., practice exams, fact-finding sessions). Didactics are formulated with a focus on preparing fellows to complete their board certification exams upon completion of the fellowship. Fellows will be expected to prepare and present lectures periodically throughout their fellowship.

Research and Scholarly Activities

In accordance with set guidelines of APPCN, fellows are expected to allocate 10% of their time towards scholarly activities. Fellows will be required to complete one to two research projects throughout the course of the two-year program. The research requirement can be completed through various means, including but not limited to, designing and conducting an analysis of our existing database, collaboration with faculty on on-going projects, and/or authoring a literature review. Upon completion of the fellowship, scholarly activities should culminate in at least one poster presentation at a national neuropsychology conference (AACN, NAN, INS) or the submission of a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Licensure

By completion of the fellowship, fellows will have more than the required 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience necessary to obtain a license to practice in Virginia through the Virginia Board of Psychology. This benchmark would likely be met within the first year, and the program is constructed in accordance with the standard requirements of most licensure jurisdictions. Minor alterations may be considered on an individual basis depending on the state or provincial requirements. During their two-year residency, fellows will be expected to sit for the written portion of the national licensure examination, theExamination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

Program Requirements & Selection Process

Qualified candidates will have successfully completed a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited institution and completed an APA/APPIC-approved internship. Candidates must complete all requirements of their doctoral program, including their dissertation, and internship before the start of the program. Applicants are expected to have had formal training in the neuropsychological assessment of adults, including test administration and scoring, interpretation, and report writing both in graduate school and on internship. Individuals with a doctoral degree but without adequate training and experience in neuropsychology will not be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary of $59,000 with additional benefits and PTO (equivalent of 20 days per year for holidays, vacation, and sick leave). Benefit packages include various options including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional stipend of $1,500 annually eligible to be used for institution-approved purchases (e.g., organizational membership dues, conferences attendance fees, approved educational expenses).

Fellowship Faculty

Ann Sollinger, PhD, ABPP-CN;Justin Gray, PsyD;Shawn Mordhorst, PsyD, ABPP-CN