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MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Neuropsychologist

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Scarborough, Maine, us, 04074

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Overview

MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible adult neuropsychologist with experience in epilepsy and neuro-oncology to join our well-established neurology group. This primarily outpatient position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with onsite MRI and neurodiagnostic lab. The position entails providing outpatient neuropsychological evaluation services to individuals referred by our subspecialty clinics including epileptology, neuro-oncology, cognitive neurology, vascular neurology, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular, as well as general neurology referrals from the other MaineHealth neurology practices within the state. Our team consists of physicians and APPs, a neuropsychologist, psychometrist, behavioral health clinicians, nursing and MA staff, pharmacist, and care navigators. Opportunities for research and intervention may be supported based upon the candidate’s interest and experience.

Opportunity Highlights

Join a well-established neurology department consisting of subspecialty trained adult and pediatric neurologists, a neuropsychologist, and advanced practice professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite behavioral health clinicians and psychometrist

Opportunity to teach neurology residents, residents and fellows from other departments, and medical students

Weekly didactics and other inter- and intradepartmental continuing education opportunities throughout the year

Opportunity to develop and co-lead a postdoctoral psychology program in the future

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Doctoral degree from a licensure eligible psychology program which at the time the degree was granted was accredited by the American Psychological Association, Canadian Psychology Association, or was listed in the publication Doctoral Psychology Programs meeting Designation Criteria. Two years of postdoctoral neuropsychology training consistent with American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology/American Board Professional Psychology board certification eligibility.

License/Certifications:

Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Board certification or eligibility for certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology/American Board Professional Psychology within 3 years of employment.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of clinical experience providing neuropsychological services in a medical/clinical setting. The equivalent of two years (full-time) postdoctoral experience and specialized training in the study and practice of clinical neuropsychology and related neurosciences supervised by a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist. Experience in presurgical epilepsy evaluations, including Wada testing.

Abilities:

Necessary personal, professional, and interpersonal skills required to conduct neuropsychological evaluations and interventions with patients and their families as well as to work effectively as a member of a diverse health care team.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Portland, ME area offers a vibrant community with cultural and recreational amenities; this position is based on the Scarborough Campus with access to the MaineHealth network.

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