Neuropsychologist

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

The Neurodevelopmental Services Program is a part of the Mental Health Continuum at Children's Minnesota. Neurodevelopmental Services is focused on providing assessment, diagnosis and care for children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and medical conditions. The team is comprised of psychologists, neuropsychologists and developmental behavioral pediatricians and we work closely with providers across the mental health continuum and with specialty medical providers throughout our organization. Neuropsychological assessment is provided across both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, and this role will be located primarily in Minneapolis.

Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and compassionate pediatric neuropsychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing assessment and diagnostic services for children and adolescents with a variety of neurodevelopmental, neurological and psychological conditions. The neuropsychologist will complete comprehensive evaluations, synthesize and interpret results and provide feedback and guidance to caregivers, referring providers, educational teams and other stakeholders. A primary focus of this position will be working closely with our Pediatric Cardiovascular Program and our Intensive Care Follow-up Clinics, among other referring clinics. This includes opportunities to follow patients from early childhood through young adulthood, following children with pediatric and congenital heart disease, and with complex birth histories related to prematurity and other complications. The position offers opportunities for direct research collaboration with the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (CNOC).

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology (clinical, school or other appropriate area of psychology) from an accredited institution.

Completion of an APA-accredited internship

Completion of a 2 year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology

Licensed or license-eligible in Minnesota

Experience with a wide range of pediatric populations and neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, genetic or other medical conditions impacting development)

Strong assessment, diagnostic and report-writing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology

Experience working in interdisciplinary or medical settings