Neuropsychologist M89435

Vcu Rrtc

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A premier academic medical center in Richmond is seeking a neuropsychologist to conduct assessments and provide psychological interventions. This role involves teaching and mentoring post-doctoral fellows, engaging in research, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance mental health services. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or PsyD, relevant training, and experience working with a diverse patient population. This position offers a supportive environment within a recognized institution.

Qualifications

Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in Virginia.
Experience with training clinical and counseling doctoral students.
Ability to work respectfully with a diverse population.
Experience with neuropsychological assessment, therapies, family education and support, and behavior management.
Experience educating clinical and counseling doctoral students, interns, and fellows.

Responsibilities

Conduct neuropsychological assessments for adult patients.
Teach and supervise post-doctoral psychology fellows.
Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publications.
Serve on various committees to promote university and departmental functions.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Psychological therapies

Behavior management

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related field

Postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology

Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in Virginia

Experience with neuropsychological assessment and therapies

Experience educating doctoral students, interns, or fellows

Job description

Overview

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Consultation‑Liaison Division is to improve the mental health of individuals and families through clinical care, research, education and public awareness.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a neuropsychologist in its C/L Division. The neuropsychologist will provide assessments of, and psychological interventions as applicable. The neuropsychologist will provide graduate and fellowship supervision and training.

Responsibilities

Clinical: Conducting neuropsychological assessments and providing therapy to a diverse adult patient population. Providing behavioral interventions, including psychoeducation and/or psychotherapeutic interventions for patients, families and/or caregivers; behavior management; and cognitive behavior therapies. Provides consultation to interdisciplinary treatment teams; collaboration related to patient's cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, including development and implementation of interdisciplinary intervention plans.
Teaching: Teaching and supervision responsibilities in the area of Neuropsychology. Providing guidance and mentorship to post‑doctoral psychology fellows, and opportunities to teach psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students.
Scholarship: Scholarly activities, including program evaluation, research, publications, presentations at national meetings, conference presentations, and participation in appropriate academic organizations.
Service: Serving on University, Health System, School of Medicine, and Department of Psychiatry committees, etc. to enhance and promote the service needs and policy making functions of the university, medical center, department, and division.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Neuropsychology from an APA/CPA‑accredited doctoral program and internship
Postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology
Licensed or license‑eligible as a Psychologist in Virginia
Experience, competence, and expertise with neuropsychological assessment, psychological and behavioral therapies, family education and support, and behavior management
Experience with education of clinical and counseling doctoral students, interns, and fellows
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications