Neuropsychologist

The Baker Center for Children and Families; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bonus structure

Supervision available

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center) seeks a pediatric neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive testing and evaluations for children and young adults. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand cognitive, social-emotional and academic profiles.

Open to early and mid-career candidates with neuropsychological experience; prior supervision and training roles are valued as the program expands.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure.
• APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or School Psychology.
• APA-accredited internship completed.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology.
• Board Certification preferred; eligible applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neuropsychological and psychological testing for ages 2–22.
• Communicate assessment findings clearly to families, clients, and referral sources.
• Collaborate with clinicians to develop and expand the pediatric neuropsychology program.
• Supervise practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral fellows as assigned.

Skills

Neuropsychological testing

Clinical psychology

Cultural competence

Family communication

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

MA license or MA license eligibility

APA-accredited internship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

Board Certification in Neuropsychology preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Director of Assessment Services, the Neuropsychologist provides high quality neuropsychological and psychological testing to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22. The Neuropsychologist will work in collaboration with a highly trained team of evidence-based practice clinicians to empower neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families to understand the child’s cognitive, social emotional and academic profile.

The Neuropsychologist provides high fidelity cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation and testing services to children ages 2-22 presenting with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties. These may include ADHD, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities/dyslexia, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as medical and neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, concussion/mTBI, etc), and other challenges.

We are actively developing an ambitious, multidisciplinary pediatric neuropsychology program and are seeking a motivated, collegial and compassionate pediatric neuropsychologist who is excited to work collaboratively with the Director in continuing to develop the assessment service and expand the training program. This position is open to early and mid-career candidates with experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments.

What’s in it for me?

• Flexible work environment with partial remote options.
• Competitive compensation and potential bonus structure.
• All necessary materials to provide services.
• Opportunity to supervise practicum students, interns or postdoctoral fellows.
• Work with a team of dedicated professionals with whom to collaborate and seek supervision, mentoring or support.
• Conducts approximately 8-10 comprehensive assessments per month, with bonus opportunities for completing additional evaluations.
• Clearly and empathically communicates assessment findings to family members, clients, and referral sources.
• Completes all reports and clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with American Psychological Association professional standards and in compliance with current policies.
• Attends required meetings and adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Provides training and/or education about cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation to parents, other laypersons, providers, policymakers or others as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts required.
• Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or School Psychology.
• Completion of APA-accredited internship.
• Specialty training in neuropsychology (consistent with Houston/Minnesota Conference guidelines), including a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology.
• Board Certification in Neuropsychology is preferred; board certification eligible applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Experience

• This position is open to early and mid-career candidates with experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience conducting early childhood, cognitive, educational, developmental, and neuropsychological testing.

Training

• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Work, and experience working with electronic medial/health records (EMR/EHR).
• Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP and SPACE Treatment) is beneficial.

Logistics

License/Certification: PhD or PsyD with MA license or MA license eligibility

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.