Neuropsychologist - Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a psychologist with neuropsychology expertise to provide comprehensive evaluations for neurosurgical and medical patients and their families. The role emphasizes collaboration with treating physicians and a multidisciplinary team to plan and direct individualized treatment programs.

Responsibilities include neuropsychological and behavioral assessments, direct intervention and family therapy when indicated, capacity evaluations, and preparation of formal reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology with neuropsychology focus.
• Predoctoral internship and post-doctoral neuropsychology training.
• California psychology license within 6 months; national NPI required.

Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological/neurobehavioral evaluations for diverse patient groups.
• Provides direct neuropsychological interventions and family therapy when indicated.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan treatment.
• Conducts capacity evaluations and prepares formal written reports.
• Supervises pre-doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as needed.
• Liaises between psychiatry and other departments to develop triage and treatment programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides complete and appropriate neuropsychological evaluations for a wide variety of neurosurgical, neurological, psychiatric, neurorehabilitation and general medical/surgical patients and their families. Collaborates with treating physician/ psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs neuropsychological and/or neurobehavioral evaluation of patients with actual and suspected neurological diseases and disorders, as well as patients with psychiatric disorders, and pediatric and adult general medical patients with psychological or neuropsychological symptoms.


• Provides direct intervention with patients, specific to neuropsychological issues, including psychotherapy and/or family therapy where indicated. Treatment may include direct intervention and program development as well as consultation with other professionals and family members.


• Consults with regard to cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation for patients with neurological disorders, e.g. aneurysm, stroke and traumatic brain injury. May act as a liaison between psychiatry and other medical departments to develop appropriate triage and treatment programs for patients with complex medical and psychological/psychosocial needs. Participates in clinical activities with neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and physiatrists.


• Conducts capacity evaluations when requested by physicians. Prepares complete written assessment reports that may serve as legal documents. Utilizes relevant social service agencies, private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.


• Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One year predoctoral internship with specialized training in neuropsychology. 2000 hours of formal post-doctoral training program in neuropsychology in medical settings with neurology, neurorehabilitation and/or neurosurgical services. Or an equivalent combination of training, supervision and experience.

Education

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology from an accredited university or professional school approved by the American Psychological Association, including didactic and experimental training in neuropsychology and psychopathology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire


• Psychologist License (from any state) required at hire


• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Documented experience dealing with a wide variety of neurosurgical, neurological, psychiatric and general medical/surgical patients.


• Documented experience working as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team in a neurorehabilitation setting.


• Knowledge of social services agencies, state regulations and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality, and other ethical issues.


• Demonstrated ability to function independently without direct clinical supervision.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A