Neuropsychologist (M67712), PM&R
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit: Provide rehabilitation and neuropsychologyleadership to the Commonwealth of Virginia with the goal of improving the quality oflife for individuals with disabilities by maximizing independence in living skillsand employment activities through innovative education, evidence-based research,and outcome-focused patient care.
Chief Purpose of this position: Provide adult and geriatric outpatient clinical neuropsychologyand rehabilitation psychology services.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Primary: Providing neuropsychological assessment to adults with traumatic braininjury, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and dementia among otherdisabling illness or injuries. Secondary: Providing health and behavioralinterventions, including: psychoeducation and time-limited psychologicalinterventions for improving adjustment to disability; behavior management; and othercognitive behavior targets.
Consultation to referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment team;collaboration related to patient's cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and neurobehavioral needs and issues; including development of intervention plans based on interviews, observations, and test findings to be implemented by theinterdisciplinary treatment team Primary consultation services to PM&R,General Neurology, and Epilepsy Care Team.
Timely preparation andsubmission of documentation, including reports and progress notes; liaisonbetween psychology staff, referring professionals, patient, and family;maintenance of practice credentials and completion of education as required byhospital, university, and state practice organization.
Teaching:
Teachingand training fellows, students, staff, and professionals, with regard toclinical neuropsychological evaluations and treatments.
Research:
Assisting and supporting on-going fundedrehabilitation and neuropsychology research and participating in thedissemination, including writing of articles and presentations.
Service:
Participating in university and department committeesas requested. Engaging in activities sponsored by advocacy and serviceorganizations for persons with disabilities.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Salary: commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Green
Contact Email: rebecca.greeen@vcuhealth.org
Chief Purpose of this position: Provide adult and geriatric outpatient clinical neuropsychologyand rehabilitation psychology services.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Primary: Providing neuropsychological assessment to adults with traumatic braininjury, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and dementia among otherdisabling illness or injuries. Secondary: Providing health and behavioralinterventions, including: psychoeducation and time-limited psychologicalinterventions for improving adjustment to disability; behavior management; and othercognitive behavior targets.
Consultation to referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment team;collaboration related to patient's cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and neurobehavioral needs and issues; including development of intervention plans based on interviews, observations, and test findings to be implemented by theinterdisciplinary treatment team Primary consultation services to PM&R,General Neurology, and Epilepsy Care Team.
Timely preparation andsubmission of documentation, including reports and progress notes; liaisonbetween psychology staff, referring professionals, patient, and family;maintenance of practice credentials and completion of education as required byhospital, university, and state practice organization.
Teaching:
Teachingand training fellows, students, staff, and professionals, with regard toclinical neuropsychological evaluations and treatments.
Research:
Assisting and supporting on-going fundedrehabilitation and neuropsychology research and participating in thedissemination, including writing of articles and presentations.
Service:
Participating in university and department committeesas requested. Engaging in activities sponsored by advocacy and serviceorganizations for persons with disabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA or CPA-approved program, including an APA or CPA-approved internship.
- Completion of a postdoctoral clinical neuropsychology fellowship as indicated by 24 months supervised post-graduate experience consistent with the Houston Conference Guidelines in a neurotrauma, neurology, or rehabilitation practice settings.
- Experience with adults and geriatric assessments, to include interviewing, cognitive, psychological, and neurobehavioral assessment.
- A Virginia state licensure or license eligibility and board certification eligibility.
- Effective oral and written communications, leadership skills, and is a U.S. citizen or work eligible. Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing and developing patient education programs.
- Experience providing time-limited psychological intervention to improve emotional adjustment to disability.
- Experience with interdisciplinary rehabilitationtreatment team collaboration.
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Salary: commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Green
Contact Email: rebecca.greeen@vcuhealth.org