Neuropsychologist - Greenspring - Part time $2500 Hiring Incentive

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neuropsychologist I to provide essential neuropsychological assessments and treatment services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves interpreting assessment results, writing detailed reports, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective rehabilitation plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in psychology, including a doctoral degree and residency training in clinical neuropsychology. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in autism services, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology and clinical neuropsychology residency required.
• Minimum two years experience with children having intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychological tests to assess clients' needs.
• Write comprehensive neuropsychological assessment reports.
• Participate in case conferences and assist in clinical initiatives.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Psychological testing

Clinical neuropsychology

Counseling

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Completion of APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship

Two-year postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology

Tools

KKI Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Overview

The Neuropsychologist I will provide neuropsychological assessments and, as needed, consultation and psychological treatment services to clients served by the Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI, formerly known as the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, or CARD). Primary clinical responsibilities will be for patients ages 2 years through young adult.

Responsibilities

1. Select, administer, and score psychological and neuropsychological tests to assess intellectual functioning, neuropsychological status, personality structure, interest, aptitudes, adaptive function, and academic achievement.
2. Interpret assessment results with regard to understanding brain-behavior relationships, using findings based on current research in neuropsychological assessment and available evidence-based approaches.
3. Write comprehensive neuropsychological assessment reports including diagnostic interpretations and next step management/strategy plans.
4. Participate in weekly case conferences or interdisciplinary staff meetings as needed to discuss and evaluate the diagnoses and treatment/management of patients and formulate rehabilitation plans.
5. Provide interpretative information to parents and/or primary caregivers (including teachers, therapists); may provide short-term counseling to parents for effecting changes in child management.
6. Conduct intake interviews to ascertain the needs of clients and document the results of this interview.
7. Assist the Department Director and Clinical Director in the development of clinical initiatives.
8. Enter results from all assessments into the Neuropsychology Department and/or database.
9. Enter reports into the KKI Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
10. Maintain productivity standards.
11. Maintain documentation and reporting standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited college or university is required.
• Completion of APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, with supervised experience in clinical neuropsychology, is required.
• Two-year postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years experience working with a population of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This experience may be satisfied through postdoctoral residency training in clinical neuropsychology.

Minimum pay range

USD $70,511.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $125,800.00/Yr.