Job Description
The Neuropsychologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A neuropsychologist is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities in children and adults, as they related to brain development, aging, disease, and injury.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Director of Neuropsychology
- Evaluates neurocognitive concerns, symptoms, or signs
- Consultation with physicians, other providers, therapists, and staff
- Supervises psychometrists, and others including students, residents, and fellows
- Communicates with clinicians and family members as appropriate.
- Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
- Documents in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates an ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Participates in program development and implementation in area of expertise and promotes appropriate utilization of psychological services.
- Provides in-service education and staff support as needed to enhance patient care delivery and patient outcomes with the psychologically involved patient.
Qualifications
Required:
- Successful completion of a doctoral degree program in professional psychology (e.g. PhD, PsyD) granted from a training program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)
- A pre-doctoral internship accredited by the APA; and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology accredited by the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) resulting in eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
- Equivalent accreditations will be considered (e.g. Canadian Psychological Association and British Psychological Society).
Preferred:
- Board certification by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
