Lead Adult Neuropsychologist Cambridge Health Alliance

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a qualified Lead Adult Neuropsychologist for its NAPA clinic, providing oversight, clinical services, and training within a vibrant psychiatric environment. The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate, relevant training, and a strong commitment to quality patient care across varied demographics.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Must be licensed in Massachusetts upon position start date.
• Board-certified or board eligible is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial oversight of NAPA and direct clinical service.
• Supervise evaluations and treatment provided by neuropsychology trainees.
• Assist Director with management of all NAPA services and programs.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Management skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Completed APA/CPA-accredited predoctoral internship

Two-year postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), 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 is comprised of three hospital campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty outpatient care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North Region. It serves a rich, culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse population. The NAPA clinic provides outpatient/inpatient care to a range of adult patients with primary neurological, medical, psychiatric, and developmental disorders. The Psychology Division within the Department of Psychiatry combines advanced clinical care with academic engagement and has a vibrant training program that includes psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. HMS academic appointments are available commensurate with HMS criteria and candidate qualifications.

CHA is looking for a position to be filled for a Lead Adult Neuropsychologist. The Neuropsychologist will provide managerial oversight of NAPA (6 hours/weekly) and direct clinical service. Neuropsychological services are available across outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, medicine, and in primary care. The Neuropsychologist will also supervise evaluations and treatment provided by neuropsychology trainees as assigned, participate/teach in diverse training activities within the Department, and participate in QI activities to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and the delivery of services.

Administrative duties will include:

Assist Director with management of all NAPA services, programs and participate in program development.Responsibilities include:

• case assignments to staff and trainees (neuropsych and psych testing).
• all NAPA clinic communication with providers, patients, and systems.
• Work with the Central Referral Office to oversee all referrals, including but not limited to insurance testing authorization approvals.
• Work with the Billing Office to sort billing inquiries for the clinic.
• Assist and train trainees with billing questions, verifications of billing, and scheduling difficulties.

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. Applicants must be licensed in Massachusetts upon position start date and be board-certified or board eligible. While not required, bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Please visit www.CHAproviders.org to learn more. CVs and letters of interest may be sent to Margaret Lanca, PhD, Director of Neuropsychology, c/o Jessica Ribeiro, CHA Provider Recruiter, via email at [e-mail] . CHA’s Department of Provider Recruitment may be reached by phone at [phone].

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, relationship identity or relationship structure, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.