Neuropsychologist & Training Director

University of Minnesota Physicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist and Training Director to lead education and clinical excellence within Rehabilitation Medicine. This role shapes the two-year APPCN postdoctoral fellowship, guides interdisciplinary care, and mentors the next generation of academic neuropsychology professionals.

Based in Minneapolis, you will collaborate with division leadership and referent departments, engage in scholarly activities, and advance patient care while

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology/neuropsychology from APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Completed APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Formal postdoctoral training in neuropsychology, preferably APPCN guidelines.
• Minnesota Board of Psychology license or eligibility.
• Board-certified or board-eligible.
• If not board-certified, ABPP-CN within three years after employment.
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging.
• Proven history of leadership within a neuropsychology education program.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the division's 2-year APPCN postdoctoral training program, including case supervision and weekly didactics attendance.
• Collaborate with the division’s associate training directors, as well as other education leaders in the department.
• Collaborate with the departmental leadership, clinical leadership, and other providers to establish partnerships and build strong relationships with referring departments and units.
• Opportunity to engage in the Department’s other specialty clinics, including Rehabilitation Neuropsychology.
• Engage in the teaching and mentorship of trainees across the Medical School, including medical students, residents, fellows, visiting students, and other allied health professionals, fostering their clinical and professional development.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, including research and academic initiatives, in alignment with departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical neuropsychology

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology/neuropsychology

APA/CPA-accredited program

Pre-doctoral internship (APA/CPA)

Formal postdoctoral training in neuropsychology

Minnesota psychology license or eligibility

Board-certified or board-eligible

ABPP-CN within 3 years

Credentialing and privileging eligibility

Job description

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Adult Neuropsychology, is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist to serve as a clinician and training director. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovative education, support clinical excellence, and shape the future of neuropsychology within the University of Minnesota and M Physicians.

As the Neuropsychology Training Director, you will provide strategic educational leadership for our two-year Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (AAPCN) postdoctoral fellowship program. As a clinician, you’ll work closely with the leadership team to strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations and enhance patient care. You will also contribute to the training and mentorship of the next generation of academic neuropsychology and medicine professionals.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, or a closely related field from an APA/CPA-accredited institution
• A completed APA/CPA-approved pre-doctoral internship is necessary
• Formal postdoctoral training in neuropsychology is required, preferably meeting APPCN guidelines
• Minnesota Board of Psychology license or eligibility
• Board-certified or board-eligible
• If not already board-certified, candidates are expected to achieve the ABPP-CN diploma within three years after employment
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
• Proven history of leadership within a neuropsychology education program
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with individuals across multiple departments, practices, and health systems
• Experience with APPCN guidelines

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the division's 2-year APPCN postdoctoral training program, including case supervision and weekly didactics attendance.
• Collaborate with the division’s associate training directors, as well as other education leaders in the department.
• Collaborate with the departmental leadership, clinical leadership, and other providers to establish partnerships and build strong relationships with referring departments and units.
• Opportunity to engage in the Department’s other specialty clinics, including Rehabilitation Neuropsychology.
• Engage in the teaching and mentorship of trainees across the Medical School, including medical students, residents, fellows, visiting students, and other allied health professionals, fostering their clinical and professional development.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, including research and academic initiatives, in alignment with departmental goals.

About the Department

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Learn more at rehabmedicine.umn.edu.

Pay and Benefits

This full-time (100%) faculty position is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians and includes two salary components. Total compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $125,000 to $180,000. Compensation is based on AAMC benchmarks based on academic rank and is proportionate to academic and clinical duties.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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Company Overview

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine.

Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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