Atrium Health
Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Charlotte
Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Department:
03460 GCMG Pediatric Psychology: 1001 Blythe - Pediatrics: Psychiatry Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays Pay Range
$57.85 - $86.80
Essential Functions Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient\'s status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient\'s requirements and ensures and documents that age specific needs are being met.
Performs neuropsychological evaluations, appropriate to each patient, which focus primarily upon the organic aspects of brain function, but which also consider other etiological factors, which may affect patient\'s functional abilities.
Obtains and evaluates relevant historical information and incorporates this into the evaluation and treatment planning.
Maintains responsibility for test selection, scoring, and interpretation and understands the limitations of and correctly applies the norms of each test used.
Utilizes psychometrics for the administration and scoring of tests as appropriate and ensures the accuracy of that administration and scoring through the review and supervision of those team members.
Prepares reports from the evaluation data.
Provides psychotherapy, counseling education, cognitive, retraining, behavior management and/or crisis intervention as needed to treat problem areas identified in the assessment process.
Develops appropriate treatment plans and discusses these with the patient and/or appropriate others to ensure they participate in the development of the plan and consent to treatments.
Trains professional team members involved in the care of the patient about appropriate observational methods and behavior management techniques, and appropriate supportive roles in the patient\'s neuropsychological treatment.
Provides clinical supervision for assigned Master\'s Level Psychologist, Psychometrist, and Master\'s or Doctoral candidate students. roles in the patient\'s neuropsychological treatment.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral / aural communication with patients, team members, family, visitors. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers. May lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and rarely 21-50 pounds. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending. May have to transfer patients. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology including a full time 1 year pre-doctoral internship required. Completion of a full-time two year post-doctoral fellowship with training in neuropsychology required. Current valid license to practice psychology in the applicable state required.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate\'s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is a national nonprofit, integrated health system serving millions, with operations across multiple regions. It is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, pediatrics and rehabilitation, among other areas. Advocate Health employs thousands of teammates across hospitals and care locations and offers extensive graduate medical education programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides community benefits annually.
Provides psychological services with a specialty in neuropsychology to clients. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as with patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care.
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Department:
03460 GCMG Pediatric Psychology: 1001 Blythe - Pediatrics: Psychiatry Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays Pay Range
$57.85 - $86.80
Essential Functions Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for child, adolescent, adult, and older adult population of patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient\'s status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient\'s requirements and ensures and documents that age specific needs are being met.
Performs neuropsychological evaluations, appropriate to each patient, which focus primarily upon the organic aspects of brain function, but which also consider other etiological factors, which may affect patient\'s functional abilities.
Obtains and evaluates relevant historical information and incorporates this into the evaluation and treatment planning.
Maintains responsibility for test selection, scoring, and interpretation and understands the limitations of and correctly applies the norms of each test used.
Utilizes psychometrics for the administration and scoring of tests as appropriate and ensures the accuracy of that administration and scoring through the review and supervision of those team members.
Prepares reports from the evaluation data.
Provides psychotherapy, counseling education, cognitive, retraining, behavior management and/or crisis intervention as needed to treat problem areas identified in the assessment process.
Develops appropriate treatment plans and discusses these with the patient and/or appropriate others to ensure they participate in the development of the plan and consent to treatments.
Trains professional team members involved in the care of the patient about appropriate observational methods and behavior management techniques, and appropriate supportive roles in the patient\'s neuropsychological treatment.
Provides clinical supervision for assigned Master\'s Level Psychologist, Psychometrist, and Master\'s or Doctoral candidate students. roles in the patient\'s neuropsychological treatment.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral / aural communication with patients, team members, family, visitors. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers. May lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and rarely 21-50 pounds. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending. May have to transfer patients. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology including a full time 1 year pre-doctoral internship required. Completion of a full-time two year post-doctoral fellowship with training in neuropsychology required. Current valid license to practice psychology in the applicable state required.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate\'s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is a national nonprofit, integrated health system serving millions, with operations across multiple regions. It is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, pediatrics and rehabilitation, among other areas. Advocate Health employs thousands of teammates across hospitals and care locations and offers extensive graduate medical education programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides community benefits annually.
Provides psychological services with a specialty in neuropsychology to clients. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as with patients and families to assure a cohesive approach to patient care.
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