It’s Not Neuroscience…Wait, it is! Neuropsych Opening in Phx, AZ!

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP)

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, a 746‑bed, Level I trauma & teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona, invites applications for a full‑time APA‑accredited Neuropsychologist to join its Department of Neurology. This role balances clinical excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, supervision, and academic contribution in a diverse adult patient population.

Position Highlights

Clinical focus on adult outpatient assessments (stroke, neurodegenerative disorders, TBI), with extension into transplant populations
Provides full neuropsychological services, including pre- and post-transplant evaluations, consultation, and participation in multidisciplinary team discussions
Collaborates with neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, cardiology, and primary care
Conducts comprehensive neuropsychological testing, interprets results, authors clear reports, and offers feedback to patients/families
Delivers brief evidence‑based treatments aimed at enhancing emotional adaptation, adherence, and quality of life
Engages in consultation and ongoing care, especially for candidates with post-surgical challenges
Actively participates in team meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings
Supervision and training duties for psychometrists, practicum students, including seminars, grand rounds, and case presentations
Affirm and foster Banner’s mission: committed to happiness in medicine, ensuring cultural engagement and bilingual services
Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) + APA‑accredited postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
Board certified/eligible (ABCN) – certification required within three years of hire
Licensed or license-eligible in Arizona (AZBP)
Clinical familiarity with stroke, TBI, headache, transplant, psychiatric, MS, and medical‑comorbidity populations
Spanish‑language neuropsychological test administration strongly preferred
Teaching, supervision, and leadership in academic clinical settings essential
Why Join Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix?

Leading Academic Hospital: #2 in Arizona by U.S. News; Level I trauma center with helipad
Integrated Academic Environment: Faculty appointment at University of Arizona with access to symposia, mentorship, and emerging fellowship program
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with neurosurgery, cardiology, psychiatry, transplant, and primary care teams
Work-Life Balance: Standard weekday schedule (M–F, ~8–5) with no call; adult-only patient focus; robust benefits package
Institutional Support: Cerner EMR; professional development support; bilingual/Spanish‑friendly environment
Growth Culture: Banner Health holds non-profit status, 33 hospitals, 55,000+ staff, and a strong community commitment
Detailed Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & EvaluationScreen for psychiatric disorders, substance use, health literacy, cognitive deficits, emotional adaptation, and support systems
Provide insight into candidates’ compliance risks and stage-of-change readiness
Perform feedback sessions, patient/family counseling, and evidence-based brief interventions
Consultation & Treatment PlanningAttend multidisciplinary rounds, transplant listing meetings, and team planning sessions
Offer recommendations for medical management, adherence strategies, emotional support programming
Interdisciplinary CollaborationCoordinate care through neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiologists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and social work teams
Teaching & SupervisionMentor psychometrists, practicum students, future residents, and future fellows
Lead academic sessions such as case conferences, journal clubs, and grand rounds
Program Development & ResearchContribute to the forthcoming APPCN-accredited Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship
Engage in multidisciplinary clinical research projects with leadership support
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix offers a unique environment to practice at the intersection of clinical neuropsychology, academic training, interdisciplinary teamwork, and community impact. If you are motivated to deliver expert, compassionate care, foster training excellence, and build a thriving fellowship program, apply today!