Neuropsychologist: Clinical Evaluations & Liaison

UNM HOSPITALS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Neuropsychologist to provide clinical neuropsychological consultations and comprehensive evaluations across age groups. You will conduct interviews, administer and interpret tests, and prepare feedback reports while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a Doctorate in Psychology, NM licensure, and an APA-accredited program in Neuropsychology, with experience in age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in psychology.
• APA accredited program in Psychology, Neuropsychology or related field.
• Documented experience in age-appropriate environments.
• Licensed Psychologist in the State of New Mexico.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS provider or professional rescuer within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Provide neuropsychological consultation and evaluation to include clinical interviewing, administering, scoring and interpreting test results, providing feedback and test report preparation
• PATIENT CARE - Ensure psychological services are in accordance with quality standards, regulations and policy guidelines
• LIAISON - Serve as a liaison for assigned area; coordinate activities in collaboration with other staff professionals, divisions, departments and organizations; may chair steering committees
• REPORTS - Prepare and maintain a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required; prepare, present and disseminate information to professional individuals, groups and organizations
• MEETINGS - Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations
• TRAINING - Coordinate and conduct personnel training sessions as required; may supervise lower level staff
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Skills

Neuropsychology assessment

Clinical interviewing

Test administration

Report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate Degree

APA accredited program in Psychology/Neuropsychology

Job description

UNM Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Neuropsychologist to provide clinical neuropsychological consultations and comprehensive evaluations across age groups. You will conduct interviews, administer and interpret tests, and prepare feedback reports while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a Doctorate in Psychology, NM licensure, and an APA-accredited program in Neuropsychology, with experience in age-appropriate care.