Neuropsychologist Psychology

Job Description
An OU Health Neuropsychologist applies theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning and may formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs neuropsychological evaluation of patients from a wide variety of neurological or medical illnesses with cognitive, behavioral or emotional implications.

Provides consultation to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding neuropsychological assessment and resulting cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms, and makes diagnostic, etiologic, and treatment recommendations.

Diagnoses and treats illnesses of the central nervous system with cognitive, behavioral or emotional sequelae.

Works collaboratively with neurologic, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and other healthcare professionals conducting assessments with individuals with CNS injuries or disease.

Collaborates with other providers performing interventional diagnostic and functional assessment (e.g., Wada testing, pre-surgical / intraoperative brain mapping).

Conducts research and participates collaboratively in interdisciplinary research with patients with acute brain injuries, neurodegenerative disorders, developmental disorders or other CNS-affecting medical conditions.

Teaches, supervises, and instructs medical students, residents, and interns in neuropsychological assessment, neuroanatomy, functional neurology, and diseases affecting the CNS.

Supervises a psychometrist in performing standardized test administrations and scoring of neuropsychological test batteries consistent with state law.

Works inter‑disciplinarily in inpatient and outpatient settings where patients are being treated or followed for CNS diseases.

Provides treatment for the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional symptoms and sequelae of CNS trauma, diseases, and conditions.

Position Title
Neuropsychologist III

Department
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology (Required).

Experience Requirements

Predoctoral internship meeting or exceeding INS/APA Division 40 / Houston conference guidelines for specialty training in neuropsychology.

Two-year specialty postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology consistent with INS/APA Division 40 / Houston conference guidelines.

5 or more years of experience in the specialty area.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Board certified or board eligible by ABPP/ABCN for board certification in clinical neuropsychology.

Licensed or license eligible in Oklahoma by the state board of examiners of psychology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

Knowledge of evidence‑based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation.

Interest in training/supervision of trainees in psychology and other disciplines.

Experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.

Ability to synthesize information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.

Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing.

Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.

Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others will understand.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity
OU Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.

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