Neuropsychologist

Jefferson Health; Tabor (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a neuropsychologist/psychologist to provide neuropsychological and psychological services for patients with complex medical conditions in a hospital setting. You will conduct cognitive and behavioral assessments, teach coping strategies to patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.

Education requires a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited university, with neuropsychology

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited university.
• Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides neuropsychological and psychological services for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Conducts cognitive and behavioral assessments using evidence-based tools, clinical interviews, and observations.
• Offers education and supportive counseling to patients and families to aid coping and decision-making.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nursing, therapy services, social work, and others.
• Develops and implements behavioral interventions and treatment plans with team input.
• Participates in supervision and teaching activities for trainees and staff.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Psychology services

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Neuropsychology specialization

Job description

Job Details

For over 20 years, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has been recognized as a Model System of Care program. The Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital offers cutting‑edge treatment and research focused on the recovery and rehabilitation needs of individuals with complex medical conditions.

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is currently seeking a neuropsychologist/psychologist. This role involves conducting assessments and providing psychological treatment for individuals with injuries. The position also includes supporting families, addressing adjustment and coping challenges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provides neuropsychological and psychological services for complex medical conditions.
• Offers education and supportive counseling to patients and families, aiding them in coping with life‑altering situations and assisting with decision‑making processes.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, social work, and other allied health professionals.
• Assists the team in understanding the neuropsychological status of individuals and collaboratively develop treatment plans and behavior interventions.
• Conducts cognitive and behavioral assessments using a variety of methods, including evidence‑based assessment tools, clinical interviews and direct observation and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Develops and implements behavioral interventions, supporting treatment teams in the application of these strategies.
• Engages in opportunities for supervision and teaching activities, including didactics and supervision of graduate psychology trainees.
• Communicates effectively and interacts with all levels of staff, primary care providers, patients and community agencies.
• Complies with hospital and network policies regarding confidentiality and all policies related to emergency procedures, as defined in the Environment of Care plans. Knows personal role in event of a disaster or emergency.

Education – Required

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university.

Education – Preferred

• Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred.

Work Shift

Workday – Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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