Neuropsychologist III

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Oklahoma City is seeking a Neuropsychologist III to evaluate and treat patients with cognitive, behavioral, or emotional disorders related to central nervous system illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Psychology, extensive clinical experience, and a passion for research and training. This role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals and supervising trainees. Competitive benefits including 401(k) and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology is required.
• Two-year specialty postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology.
• 5+ years of experience in neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological evaluation of patients.
• Provides consultation regarding neuropsychological assessments.
• Diagnoses and treats central nervous system illnesses.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals on assessments.
• Conducts research on patients with CNS conditions.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological assessment

Research experience

Program development

Supervision of trainees

Effective communication

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

An OU Health Neuropsychologist applies theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning and may formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological evaluation of patients from a wide variety of neurological or medical illnesses with cognitive, behavioral or emotional implications.
• Provides consultation to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding neuropsychological assessment and resulting cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms, and makes diagnostic, etiologic, and treatment recommendations.
• Diagnoses and treats illnesses of the central nervous system with cognitive, behavioral or emotional sequelae.
• Works collaboratively with neurologic, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and other healthcare professionals conducting assessments with individuals with CNS injuries or disease.
• Collaborates with other providers performing interventional diagnostic and functional assessment (e.g., Wada testing, pre-surgical / intraoperative brain mapping).
• Conducts research and participates collaboratively in interdisciplinary research with patients with acute brain injuries, neurodegenerative disorders, developmental disorders or other CNS-affecting medical conditions.
• Teaches, supervises, and instructs medical students, residents, and interns in neuropsychological assessment, neuroanatomy, functional neurology, and diseases affecting the CNS.
• Supervises a psychometrist in performing standardized test administrations and scoring of neuropsychological test batteries consistent with state law.
• Works inter‑disciplinarily in inpatient and outpatient settings where patients are being treated or followed for CNS diseases.
• Provides treatment for the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional symptoms and sequelae of CNS trauma, diseases, and conditions.

Position Title

Neuropsychologist III

Department

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology (Required).

Experience Requirements

• Predoctoral internship meeting or exceeding INS/APA Division 40 / Houston conference guidelines for specialty training in neuropsychology.
• Two-year specialty postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology consistent with INS/APA Division 40 / Houston conference guidelines.
• 5 or more years of experience in the specialty area.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible by ABPP/ABCN for board certification in clinical neuropsychology.
• Licensed or license eligible in Oklahoma by the state board of examiners of psychology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Knowledge of evidence‑based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation.
• Interest in training/supervision of trainees in psychology and other disciplines.
• Experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.
• Ability to synthesize information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing.
• Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others will understand.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OU Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.