Neuropsych Tech - Part Time

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare's Neuropsychology Department seeks a qualified professional to perform assigned assessment procedures under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist with hospital privileges. You will use clinical interviews and standardized testing to evaluate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning in children and young adults.

You will communicate findings to credentialed providers, assist in identifying diagnostic considerations or treatment options, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology or Behavioral Science is required.
• Masters Degree is preferred.
• Other BOP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment procedures under direct supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist with hospital privileges.
• Use clinical interviews and structured testing to evaluate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
• Communicate assessment findings clearly to credentialed neuropsychologists.

Skills

Bilingual Skills Preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology or Behavioral Science

Masters Degree (preferred)

Other BOP Certification (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Our specialists in the Neuropsychology Department at Valley Children's provide consultation and evaluation services for children and young adults with known or suspected dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS: brain and spinal cord). Our doctors specialize in the assessment of brain and spinal cord functioning and disruption in relation to the patient’s abilities involving cognition (thinking and information processing), motor and sensory abilities, adaptive functioning, in addition to general behavior and emotional status. The Department of Neuropsychology provides services primarily for inpatient programs. Priority is given to inpatients and outpatient follow-up appointments for previous inpatients. There are limited resources for new outpatient consultations.

Job Summary

Performs assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed, credentialed neuropsychologist with hospital privileges. Utilizes clinical interview skills, in addition structured psychometric assessment procedures to elicit accurate and concise information regarding the patient's cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional condition. Performs basic assessment procedures, including screening evaluations and/or structured/standardized testing of developmental, cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional functioning. Communicates assessment findings in a clear and concise manner to credentialed neuropsychologist. Assist credentialed providers with identifying diagnostic considerations or treatment strategies based on test findings, as well as providing patient education where necessary. May be asked to provide basic treatment or rehabilitation of patients with compromised brain functioning, under the supervision of a licensed provider. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction and presentation during assessment sessions. Explains neuropsychological services and procedures to patient and/or care providers as necessary. Assists in, or arranges for patient referral to other facilities for continuation of care.

Qualifications

• Education College Degree - 4 year in Psychology, Sociology or Behavioral Science (required)
• Masters Degree (preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Other - Other BOP Certification (preferred)
• Work Experience Minimum one (1) year Related experience. (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Work Hours

• Compensation Range: $29.35 - $42.55
• Workshift: Position Exempt: No
• FTE %: 50
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Daily Hours: 8

Employer Overview

Valley Children's Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children's delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.