Senior Psychological Specialist

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family‑focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description Coordinates and conducts clinical or research activities related to the psychological evaluation and treatment of patients or research participants. Provides psychological, physiological and/or behavioral assessments of patients. Administers a variety of neuropsychological tests which require advanced formal education to assess areas such as cognitive functioning, academic skills, personality and emotional development, and behavior. Develops ideas to facilitate research studies and proposes ideas for new research studies. Recruits, screens, and conducts clinical evaluations of potential participants. Assists in determining their eligibility to participate in clinical trials. Collects, compiles and analyzes data related to various psychological or behavioral studies. Extracts statistical data and prepares reports. Conducts interviews and schedules regular visits with study participants and their caregivers. Writes psychological reports and interprets results. Provides consultation and advice concerning post‑study therapy, interventions, and behavior management. Educates patients concerning research procedures, investigational devices, and drugs. Makes referrals to mental health professionals or services. May dispense medication in compliance with research protocols. Maintains required documentation. Attends and participates in regular administrative and clinical staff meetings. Conducts education or informational presentations for targeted audiences. May present study findings at conferences. Performs related responsibilities as required. Minimum Qualifications A degree in education, psychology, social work or a related field. One year of directly related experience. Physical Requirements (Sedentary); 1-10 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); Negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently); Negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 10 lbs max; Carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools; Occasional standing & walking; Frequent sitting Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Environmental Conditions: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio‑hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases; Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks Equal Opportunity Employment Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is a committed Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources can be reached at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Job Details Division The Emory Clinic Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30329 Department TEC Neurology Neuropsych HBC Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 164598 Job Category Clerical & Administrative Schedule 8a-4:30p Standard Hours 40 Hours Hourly Minimum USD $26.60/Hr. Hourly Midpoint USD $31.62/Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory Healthcare/Emory University