Neuropsychologist/Rehabilitation Psychologist

Job Opening Center for Neurorehabilitation Services Fort Collins, CO 80524 Application Deadline: March 15, 2012 Start Date: May 15, 2012 (negotiable) Position Description: Licensed psychologist specializing in adult neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology. The Center for Neurorehabilitation Services (CNS) in Fort Collins, Colorado has an opening for a full-time entry-level position. This position may also be negotiated for a part-time opportunity for the right candidate. CNS is a privately owned, well-established (24 years) transdisciplinary, comprehensive, outpatient program that provides rehabilitation services for a variety of neurobehavioral syndromes. We are located in the heart of beautiful Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University. Our city boasts the progressive nature of the university, excellent schools and any kind of recreation you can think of. For more information, visit www.brainrecov.com. CNS is certified by Medicare as a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF). CNS is also a specialty MS Clinic serving Northern and Northeastern Colorado and Southern Wyoming. Position requires Ph.D. or Psy. D. degree from an APA-accredited program and eligibility for licensure in Colorado are required. The candidate should demonstrate training and experience to eventually be eligible to pursue board certification in rehabilitation psychology via ABPP and/or in neuropsychology by ABN or ABPP. The successful candidate is expected to participate in and/or supervise neuropsychological assessments (we have a testing technician on staff) as well as provide individual/group psychotherapy to patients and families dealing with psychological, medical, disability, and rehabilitation issues. The primary patient populations served include TBI, MS, CVA, and other cerebrovascular disorders, dementia, epilepsy, spinal cord injury and brain tumors. The age of our patients ranges from adolescent to the elderly. The focus of our program is on neurorehabilitation, and a primary interest and passion of the candidate must be to integrate the results of neuropsychological testing into the rehabilitation process. This candidate will work closely with neurology, physiatry and other transdisciplinary team members. We are looking for a person who is outgoing, confident, hard-working, team minded, flexible and detail oriented. There will be eventual expectations to develop and monitor transdisciplinary treatment plans that are neuropsychologically oriented. This position could develop into an increased role in program development/management. The application should include a curriculum vita, a letter outlining educational and career experiences relevant to this position, three letters of reference, and three sample neuropsychological reports (observing confidentiality guidelines) which illustrate experience that would qualify the applicant for this position. The reports should provide evidence of expertise in neuropsychological testing and interpretation, implications of results for the patient's functional activities of daily living, and rehabilitation recommendations. Mentoring will be provided upon hiring. Interested applicants should send materials to: Thomas L. Bennett, Ph.D., ABPN, ABPP, Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, 1045 Robertson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Email: info @brainrecov.com. Phone contact is Christy Dittmar, Clinic Director 970-493-6667.

Academic Clinical Neuropsychologist

Academic Clinical Neuropsychologist at the Senior Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Level Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University (PGSP/PAU), which has two APA-accredited doctoral programs (PhD and a joint PsyD with the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University), is recruiting a Senior Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to assume a leadership role in coordinating and contributing to the University’s teaching and research in the area of clinical neuropsychology. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology from an APA-accredited program, an APA-accredited internship, and be eligible for licensure in California. The qualified applicant will be committed to quality training in scientifically-based doctoral programs, have an active research program in clinical neuropsychology, and will contribute to the clinical training of graduate students via teaching courses (biological bases of behavior, neuropsychology, neuropsychological assessment, neuropsychological intervention), research mentoring, dissertation supervision, and oversight and direction of the Area of Emphasis in Clinical Neuropsychology within the PhD program. Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and copies of several recent publications by regular mail to: PGSP/PAU Faculty Search Committee, Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304. E-mail queries can be sent to: rrussell@paloaltou.edu. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. PGSP at Palo Alto University offers a collegial and productive work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area, competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. Women and ethnic minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Palo Alto University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Psychologist - Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod

Spaulding Cape Cod – Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist Unique practice opportunity for a MA licensed psychologist with specialized training and experience in health psychology, rehabilitation psychology and/or behavioral medicine. Hospital-based independent psychology practice at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (SCC). Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychology services to geriatric and adult patients with a wide rage of medical illnesses and injuries. Candidate must obtain/maintain independent health insurance providerships (Medicare, etc.) and billing service. Part-time administrative contract (with benefits) with SCC to oversee psychology and neuropsychology services, provide program development and other related activities. Enjoy a rewarding professional practice at an exceptional medical rehabilitation facility located on 40 acres of woodland in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. Experience high quality of life on beautiful Cape Cod. Administrative Duties: (Administrative Contract with Benefits) Coordinate and oversee psychology and neuropsychology services for medical rehabilitation hospital including inpatient and outpatient programs. Monitor and triage inpatient and outpatient referrals to psychology, psychiatry and social work. Keep monthly summary of psychology activities including descriptive reports and statistics on # of pt visits, # of patient referrals, etc. Interface and collaborate with administration, nursing, rehabilitation therapies, and medical staff to improve psychology and neuropsychology services. Provide hospital program development to a range of rehabilitation services (stroke, cardiac, geriatric neurology, pediatric, etc). Supervise psychology and neuropsychology consultants monthly. Offer regular educational seminars/presentations to healthcare professionals and the general public as a part of the SCC Speakers Bureau. Clinical Duties: (Independent Practice with separate Health Insurance Contracts and Billing) The SCC psychologist (with health psychology, rehabilitation psychology and/or behavioral medicine expertise) provides inpatient and outpatient medical rehabilitation psychology services to individuals and families recovering from neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic, and other complex medical conditions. Inpatient and Outpatient Services Provided: Initial psychology evaluations; Individual counseling, support and education; Family counseling, support and education; Specialty group programs (geriatric neurology, Parkinson disease, cardiac, chronic pain etc.); Consultation to medical rehabilitation staff on emotional, cognitive and behavioral issues; Psychological Testing (Brief Neuropsychological Screenings) as needed. Please mail cover letter and resume to Attention: Human Resources, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, 311 Service Road, East Sandwich, MA 02563. For questions or additional information, please contact Ellen Fitzgerald at ekfitzgerald@partners.org

Clinical Neuropsychologist - Alegent Health - Omaha, NE

Join our group as we grow to meet the needs of our expanding referral base. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Neuropsychology Team at Alegent Health! Our new neuropsychologist will work in the Neuropsychology Service based out of Lakeside Hospital, a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility in western Omaha. Together with the neuropsychologist based at Immanuel Hospital, our new neuropsychologist will provide evaluative and consultative services to the Alegent Health and greater Omaha-area community. Consult requests are received from various referral sources, including physiatrists, primary care physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, geriatricians, government agencies, insurance companies, and attorneys. Populations served include those with diagnoses of developmental disability, mental illness, stroke, head injury, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, brain tumor and aneurysm, movement disorders, cancer, dementia, and chronic medical conditions including COPD, diabetes, and heart failure. Alegent Health offers neuropsychologists a competitive salary and benefits package with additional bonus possibilities based on productivity. What is the Alegent Health Advantage? Named by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work in Omaha in 2003, Alegent Health is the region's second largest employer with more than 8,500 employees. Alegent Health is the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa with nine acute care hospitals, more than 100 sites of service, over 1,200 physicians on its medical staff. About the Omaha Area: Omaha /Council Bluffs is a dynamic metropolis with nearly 1 million people living within a 50-mile radius. Year after year, national publications have noted the high quality of life that both Nebraskans and Iowans enjoy. Omaha has been named by Forbes magazine as one of the top 15 regions in the nation, and Parenting magazine has named Omaha as one of the top 10 cities in the nation for raising a family. Omaha is also one of the top "eco-cities" in the nation based on air and water quality, open space and population stability according to "E", the environmental magazine. Redbook magazine has called Omaha one of the 10 best cities for working mothers. There is always something to see or do in Omaha and many of its attractions are unique to the area. Omaha is the national headquarters of Girls and Boys Town, which continues to care for hundreds of children and is open to the public. The Henry Doorly Zoo has won numerous awards and is one of the region’s most popular attractions. It features the world’s largest indoor rainforest, an aquarium complex with a walk-through tunnel, as well as a collection of rare tigers. Omaha has a professional symphony and opera company, and the Omaha Community Playhouse is the largest community theater in the country. For sports fans, Omaha plays host to the College World Series in the brand new TD Ameritrade Park, and in 2012, Omaha will again welcome the Olympic Team Trials for swimming. For information about this position, contact: Cari McClannahan - Talent Acquisition Specialist Alegent Health | 12809 W Dodge Rd | Omaha, NE 68154 p: 402-717-1851 | f: 402-717-1995 cari.mcclannahan@alegent.org

Neuropsychologist - Seattle Children's Hospital

Neuropsychologist Seattle Children's Hospital Full-Time, Days Seattle, Washington We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Seattle Children's Hospital, the Pacific Northwest's premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to meeting the needs of children and their families. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients and families we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. If you would like to do some of your best work-your life's work-Children's has excellent opportunities waiting for you. The Neuropsychologist position will work in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychological Consultation Service. SCH is a large tertiary medical center affiliated with the University of Washington, School of Medicine, serving a four state area. To learn more about our Neuropsychology department go to: http://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/neuropsychology/ or by contacting David Breiger, Ph.D. at david.breiger@seattlechildrens.org Requires a PhD training in neuropsychology; licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington; and a minimum of five (5) years training/experience with neurologically involved patients and their families in a pediatric hospital setting. Board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology by one of the two organizations awarding diplomats in Clinical Neuropsychology; experience and knowledge of neuropsychology testing and sodium amobarbitol procedure, specifically with respect to epilepsy; and experience and knowledge with brain mapping are preferred. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Please apply both online to www.seattlechildrens.org/jobs, requisition # 11-1929 and submit a letter of interest, CV, a clinical work sample and three letters of recommendation to David Breiger, Director, Neuropsychological Consultation Service, Seattle Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 5371/Mailstop W-3636, Seattle, Washington, 98145. Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.