Rehabilitation Psychologist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York seeks a full-time licensed psychologist specializing in rehabilitation and health psychology. You'll primarily conduct inpatient neurobehavioral assessments and provide psychological interventions while also delivering outpatient cognitive rehabilitation. A doctoral degree in clinical psychology and relevant postdoctoral training are required. Competitive salary of $110,000–$116,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program.
• Formal postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent in rehab or health psychology.
• Licensure or license-eligible in New York, ABPP eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brief neurobehavioral status exams and psychological interventions.
• Assess behavior and emotional state to inform treatment planning.
• Provide cognitive rehabilitation and individual psychotherapy.

Skills

Assessment of stroke and/or traumatic brain injury

Cognitive rehabilitation

Individual psychotherapy

Psychosocial functioning improvement

Psychoeducational interventions

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program

Completed APA accredited pre-doctoral internship

Formal postdoctoral fellowship in rehab or neuropsychology

Job description

Position Overview

Department of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Brooklyn invites applications for a full‑time licensed psychologist specializing in rehabilitation/health psychology (inpatient focus) or neuropsychology (outpatient focus). The role is ~80% inpatient, 20% outpatient.

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Conduct brief neurobehavioral status exams to promote rehabilitation and psychosocial functioning and identify targets for psychological intervention.
• Assess behavior, emotional state, insight/self‑awareness, and coping skills.
• Provide brief, evidence‑based interventions to support adjustment, improve coping, and facilitate participation in the rehabilitation program.
• Consult with team members daily and summarize data in verbal and written form to inform behavioral plans.
• Participate in rounds, case conferences, and team meetings to discuss diagnosis and treatment management.
• Deliver psychoeducational services to families.

Outpatient Responsibilities

• Provide cognitive rehabilitation and/or individual psychotherapy to support adjustment and coping following acquired brain injury.
• Offer health and behavior interventions to modify factors directly affecting physiological functioning, health and well‑being, or specific disease‑related problems.
• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to clarify diagnosis and assist with identification of additional resources, return to work, long‑term planning, etc.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program and a completed APA accredited pre‑doctoral internship.
• Formal postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent in rehab psychology, health psychology, or clinical neuropsychology.
• Licensure or license‑eligible in the state of New York and eligibility for ABPP board certification.
• 1–3 years post‑training clinical experience and expertise in assessment of stroke and/or traumatic brain injury (preferred).
• Post‑training supervision experience and interest in training is preferred.

Compensation

Salary range $110,000–$116,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.