Clinical Neuropsychologist - Neurorehabilitation

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Clinical Neuropsychologist PRN - Neurorehabilitation Program - El Paso, TX!

Role Summary:

• The Neuropsychologist is responsible for delivering counseling, psychological assessments, and therapeutic services to patients and their families.
• This role actively participates in the interdisciplinary team process by providing cognitive and neuropsychological expertise, feedback, and input to guide treatment planning.
• Additionally, the Neuropsychologist supports patients in community reintegration activities, promoting functional independence and quality of life.

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Work remote when you are not seeing your clients in-person
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• No Weekends, Evenings, or Holidays
• Driving reimbursement at your hourly rate
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Clinical Autonomy
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

· Performs periodic formal assessments and evaluations, assessing needs of patients and setting

measurable objectives in conjunction with the treatment team. Provides feedback/input to the

patient, family and treatment team regarding cognitive/neuropsychological rehabilitation issues,

test results and their practical application.

· Provides counseling/psychotherapy and education to the patient and family regarding the adjustment process and programmatic outcome. If applicable for program, leads groups in accordance with appropriate group dynamics.

· Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their psychological/cognitive needs during physical activity and assists the patient in understanding their needs and limitations and how to manage them.

· Provides documentation of treatment progress and status in accordance with the Plan of Treatment and adjusts when necessary to achieve maximum results.

· Reports progress to the rehabilitation staff, patient/family/support system. Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition of the patient to the Clinical Coordinator/designee, attending physician and other treatment team members as appropriate.

· Participates in the team process, provides input and effective treatment strategies. Attends case conference and family educational meetings.

· Develops, teaches and assesses the plan of treatment. Guides and supervises the Rehabilitation Specialist/Certified Nursing Assistant in fulfillment of the plan. Uses appropriate methods and tools in all teaching and training activities, including those associated with discharge from treatment

· Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· PhD or PsyD in Psychology or in an accredited training program in Neuropsychology.

· Maintains professional Psychology license and/or certification as required by the state in which the psychologist practices.

· Minimum of two years post-doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology plus

· Minimum of three years clinical experience in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions is generally required.

· Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques are generally required.

· Current BLS (Basic Life Support) First Aid and CPR certifications.

· Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Able to work independently and part of a team.

· Organized and able to function under minimal supervision.

· Has reliable transportation and able to travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis.