Neuropsychologist-Behavioral Health

Eisenhower Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking a clinical neuropsychology lead to guide the neuropsychological assessment service within the outpatient behavioral health program. You will oversee test battery development, ensure compliance with security protocols, and supervise psychometrists and trainees while acting as a key consultant to neurology, neurosurgery, and primary care.

The role focuses on diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders, TBI, and complex psychiatric presentations, with a

Qualifications

• Requires Doctorate in psychology.
• Experience in supervising trainees is preferred.
• Board certification in clinical neuropsychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead neuropsychological assessment services within outpatient behavioral health.
• Develop standardized test batteries and ensure test security.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychometrists and trainees.
• Consult to neurology, neurosurgery, and primary care to inform diagnoses.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Clinical consultation

Supervision of psychometrists

TBI and dementia expertise

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (PhD/PsyD/EdD)

Job description

Serves as the clinical lead for the neuropsychological assessment service line within Eisenhower Health’s outpatient behavioral health program. In addition to providing expert diagnostic services for complex cases, is responsible for the operational oversight of the testing program, including the development of standardized test batteries, compliance with test security protocols, and the clinical supervision of psychometrists (technicians) and trainees. Acts as a primary consultant to neurology, neurosurgery, and primary care, integrating data to inform diagnoses of neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and complex psychiatric presentations.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Education in Psychology (EdD)
• Preferred: Completion of a formal two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Licensure/Certification

• Required: Psychologist license by the California Board of Psychology; Workplace Violence and Response Training Class will be completed during program orientation; 5150 Certification Training within three (3) months of hire
• Preferred: Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP/ABCN) or active candidacy with eligibility to sit for the oral examination

Experience

• Required: Five (5) years of mental health experience in individual, group, and family psychotherapy with a minimum of two (2) years in diagnosis of dementias (e.g. Alzheimer’s), movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and stroke rehabilitation
• Preferred: Experience supervising psychometrists or trainees; experience in clinical education for varying trainees in mental health, including medical residents and psychology interns; experience in crisis intervention and clinical education for varying trainees in mental health
• A generous benefits package and matched retirement plan