Traumatic Brain Injury Neuropsychologist

NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Center; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

401K with matching contributions

Paid time off

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Center in Queens is seeking a licensed psychologist to perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients with traumatic brain injury, monitor cognitive recovery, and guide treatment planning. The role involves collaboration with neurologists, psychiatrists, and other specialists to integrate clinical data and imaging findings.

Qualified candidates hold a Psy.D. or Ph.D., APA internship, postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship, and state licensure;

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• APA-accredited internship completed.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology completed.
• Licensed Psychologist in the applicable state.
• ABPP-CN board certification preferred.
• Experience evaluating patients with TBI and neurological disorders.
• Proficiency in administration and interpretation of comprehensive neuropsychological test batteries.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with suspected or confirmed traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Perform initial, serial, and follow-up evaluations to monitor cognitive recovery and treatment response.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized neuropsychological tests assessing attention, processing speed, memory, executive functioning, language, visuospatial skills, motor function, and affect.
• Evaluate effort and performance validity using standardized validity measures.
• Integrate neuropsychological findings with medical history, neurological exam, imaging, and psychiatric information.
• Diagnose cognitive disorders related to TBI according to DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations and coordinate referrals as indicated.
• Prepare comprehensive neuropsychological reports documenting history, results, impressions, prognosis, and recommendations.
• Maintain timely electronic medical records and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Kenntnisse

Advanced clinical reasoning

Neuropsychological assessment

Report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Cultural competence

Ausbildung

Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited internship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Licensed Psychologist in the applicable state

ABPP-CN board certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Center in Queens is seeking a licensed psychologist to perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients with traumatic brain injury, monitor cognitive recovery, and guide treatment planning. The role involves collaboration with neurologists, psychiatrists, and other specialists to integrate clinical data and imaging findings.

Qualified candidates hold a Psy.D. or Ph.D., APA internship, postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship, and state licensure;