Neuropsychologist

Locations Covenant Medical Grp(HR) (On-site) Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day FTE 1 Minimum Salary N/A Maximum Salary N/A Job Description 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. Please note, 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 patients with neurological conditions and or their care partners Moving stipend available Signing bonus Health Insurance Yearly continuing education stipend Positive and supportive work environment 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 Compensation: commensurate with experience [please include range for TX/NM region] About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more atprovidence.jobs/benefits . Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters. 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