Neuropsychologist I

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 97,135,953 - 173,302,080; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical institute in Baltimore is seeking a qualified Neuropsychologist I to perform neuropsychological assessments and provide psychological treatment services. The role involves working with patients aged 2 years through young adults, requiring advanced skills in clinical neuropsychology. The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree in Psychology, be licensed in Maryland, and have specialized residency training. This full-time position offers a salary range from $70,511 to $125,800 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Maryland as a psychologist is required.
• Credentialed as a Licensed Psychologist by the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff.
• Completion of a two-year postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for patients from ages 2 through young adult.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports with diagnostics and management plans.
• Participate in case conferences to discuss diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical neuropsychology

Psychological assessments

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship

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 and Related Disorders (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 Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
10. Maintain productivity standards.
11. Maintain documentation and reporting standards.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure in Maryland as a psychologist is required.
• Credentialed as a Licensed Psychologist by the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff, with specialty privilege in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• 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 2 years experience in working with a population of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required. This experience may be satisfied through postdoctoral residency training in clinical neuropsychology.

Minimum pay range

USD $70,511.00/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $125,800.00/Hr.

Vacancy ID 8376

Job Location : Street 3901 Greenspring Avenue

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name CARD Clinical

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet