Neuropsychologist I

Dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefit package

Job summary

A leading medical center in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Neuropsychologist to evaluate and treat patients, providing psychotherapeutic support and ensuring high-quality care. The role requires a graduate from an accredited psychology program and a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology. Candidates must be licensed in California and possess Basic Life Support certification. Join a top-tier institution recognized for excellence in patient care and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist in California is required.
• Ability to obtain Clinical Psychologist privileges is essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients based on referral reasons.
• Provide psychotherapeutic support to patients and caregivers.
• Assist in administrative duties and program development.
• Maintain care aligned with professional standards and safety for diverse populations.

Skills

Patient care

Psychotherapeutic support

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduate from accredited psychology school

2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology

California psychologist licensure eligibility

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS-SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars‑Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefit package. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What I will do in this role

Our Neuropsychologist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the reason for referral by the referring physician. Provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to the patient and caregiver(s) as well as consultation with the Rehabilitation team. Assists in the continuous quality improvement process, program development, administrative duties as assigned, and coordination of any student/intern/fellowship program, as requested. Assists in divisional growth to ensure a high quality of care. Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards, Standards for Psychological Testing, the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles, the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan, and the Patient Education Plan. Provides care while maintaining a safe environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited psychology school per California state regulations required.
• 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology required.
• Able to obtain CSMC Clinical Psychologist privileges.

License

• Required: Licensed Psychologist in the state of California
• Preferred: Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certified (upon hire)