Lead Adult Neuropsychologist

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Adult Neuropsychologist to oversee clinical services in their outpatient clinic. The role involves supervising trainees, managing case assignments, and engaging in quality improvement efforts. Candidates must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and be licensed in Massachusetts. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Must be licensed in Massachusetts and board-certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NAPA and provide direct clinical services.
• Supervise evaluations and treatments by trainees.
• Assist the Director in managing NAPA services and programs.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)

A teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), CHA has a full-time opening for a Lead Adult Neuropsychologist in the Outpatient Neuropsychology and Psychological Assessment Clinic (NAPA) within the Department of Psychiatry.

CHA includes three hospital campuses and an integrated network of outpatient care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North Region. It serves a diverse population. The NAPA clinic provides outpatient/inpatient care for adult patients with neurological, medical, psychiatric, and developmental disorders. The Psychology Division combines clinical care with academic engagement and training programs, including practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. HMS academic appointments are available based on qualifications.

Position Overview

The Lead Adult Neuropsychologist will oversee NAPA (6 hours weekly) and provide direct clinical services. Responsibilities include supervising evaluations and treatments by trainees, participating in training activities, and engaging in quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Administrative Duties

• Assist the Director in managing NAPA services and programs, and participate in program development.
• Manage case assignments for staff and trainees.
• Handle communication with providers, patients, and systems.
• Coordinate referrals with the Central Referral Office, including insurance testing authorization.
• Collaborate with the Billing Office on billing inquiries and train trainees on billing and scheduling issues.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program, have completed an APA/CPA-accredited predoctoral internship and a two-year postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship. They must be licensed in Massachusetts and be board-certified or eligible. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Application Process

Visit www.CHAproviders.org to learn more. Send CVs and letters of interest to Margaret Lanca, PhD, Director of Neuropsychology, via Jessica Ribeiro at [e-mail]. For inquiries, call [phone].

CHA is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. We strive to maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.