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Neuropsychologist Job Posting
Duties
Further develop and implement a neuropsychology program and neuropsychological evaluation services based out of an outpatient neurology clinic within a major medical system. Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to help clarify cognitive and psychological functioning of patients referred primarily by neurologists within an outpatient neurology practice. Provide diagnostic impressions and recommendations to referring providers, patients, and care partners to help inform treatment and support planning. Referrals are primarily seeking to rule out neurocognitive disorder or clarify severity of neurocognitive disorder. Referrals also include presurgical neuropsychological evaluations for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, or Epilepsy being considered for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) candidacy. Collaborate with and offer consultation for referring medical providers. Provide some psychotherapeutic intervention and support for patients with neurological conditions. Attend monthly neuroscience section meetings and medical staff meetings. Additional opportunities (optional): Provide professional presentations as part of neuroscience and interdisciplinary education; Provide psychoeducational presentations for clinic staff; Facilitate neuropsychological testing externship; Participate in research; Facilitate support groups for patients with neurological conditions and/or their care partners. Benefits
Competitive salary Moving stipend available Signing bonus Health Insurance Yearly continuing education stipend Positive and supportive work environment Excellent administrative staff program support About Lubbock
Lubbock is considered the “Hub City” and is the medical hub for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Access to neuropsychological evaluation is limited in this area and there is a growing need for neuropsychological services. Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University. It is a warm and family friendly city with a very reasonable cost of living. Basic Qualifications
Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology by start date Active license to practice psychology in Texas or active psychology license in another state with ability to obtain Texas psychology licensure by start date if offered the position Experience providing neuropsychological evaluation for adults in medical settings Basic Life Skills (BLS) training completed by start date Preferred Additional Qualifications
Board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) or by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN) Experience providing pre-surgical evaluation for DBS and Temporal Lobectomy candidacy Ability to conduct WADA testing Willingness to offer pre- and post- surgical psychotherapeutic support for patients Experience providing psychotherapy for patient with functional neurological symptoms How to Apply
Submit a CV, letter of interest, and 2 letters of recommendation to human resources. Letters of recommendation should be from psychologists familiar with your work. One of the letters can be from a neurologist or medical professional familiar with your work. Please reach out to human resources with any questions regarding the position.
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Duties
Further develop and implement a neuropsychology program and neuropsychological evaluation services based out of an outpatient neurology clinic within a major medical system. Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to help clarify cognitive and psychological functioning of patients referred primarily by neurologists within an outpatient neurology practice. Provide diagnostic impressions and recommendations to referring providers, patients, and care partners to help inform treatment and support planning. Referrals are primarily seeking to rule out neurocognitive disorder or clarify severity of neurocognitive disorder. Referrals also include presurgical neuropsychological evaluations for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, or Epilepsy being considered for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) candidacy. Collaborate with and offer consultation for referring medical providers. Provide some psychotherapeutic intervention and support for patients with neurological conditions. Attend monthly neuroscience section meetings and medical staff meetings. Additional opportunities (optional): Provide professional presentations as part of neuroscience and interdisciplinary education; Provide psychoeducational presentations for clinic staff; Facilitate neuropsychological testing externship; Participate in research; Facilitate support groups for patients with neurological conditions and/or their care partners. Benefits
Competitive salary Moving stipend available Signing bonus Health Insurance Yearly continuing education stipend Positive and supportive work environment Excellent administrative staff program support About Lubbock
Lubbock is considered the “Hub City” and is the medical hub for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Access to neuropsychological evaluation is limited in this area and there is a growing need for neuropsychological services. Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University. It is a warm and family friendly city with a very reasonable cost of living. Basic Qualifications
Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology by start date Active license to practice psychology in Texas or active psychology license in another state with ability to obtain Texas psychology licensure by start date if offered the position Experience providing neuropsychological evaluation for adults in medical settings Basic Life Skills (BLS) training completed by start date Preferred Additional Qualifications
Board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) or by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN) Experience providing pre-surgical evaluation for DBS and Temporal Lobectomy candidacy Ability to conduct WADA testing Willingness to offer pre- and post- surgical psychotherapeutic support for patients Experience providing psychotherapy for patient with functional neurological symptoms How to Apply
Submit a CV, letter of interest, and 2 letters of recommendation to human resources. Letters of recommendation should be from psychologists familiar with your work. One of the letters can be from a neurologist or medical professional familiar with your work. Please reach out to human resources with any questions regarding the position.
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