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Neuropsychologist (EXP)

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Shepherd Center is a leading rehabilitation facility known for its exceptional care for patients with complex conditions. The Neuropsychologist will provide psychological and neuropsychological services, including assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation for patients and staff.

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Responsibilities

Reports directly to Psychology Department Supervisors and is an active member of the Psychology Department and Shepherd Center committees and mission

Completes initial assessment of newly admitted patients within 72 hours of admission

Completes documentation and billing in the EHR on day of service

Provides timely documentation of progress/updated goals, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge in the competency areas of Psychology appropriate to the patient population and setting

Provides education to interdisciplinary staff on potential neuropsychological, psychosocial, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues associated with injury/illness

Provides training as needed for new staff psychologists, students, and trainees

Provides timely consultation and communication of recommendations for biopsychosocial issues and/or behavioral issues identified by the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment team

Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice by seeking appropriate consultation when needed

Follows appropriate procedures as identified by the Department of Psychology Director (including time off requests, conference attendance, daily attendance, etc.)

Maintains continuing education and licensure according to state and pertinent board requirements

Thoroughly evaluates patient’s neuropsychological functioning, cognitive status, emotional functioning, and psychological history, which are subject to departmental standards and peer review

Formulates appropriate, individualized treatment plans and recommendations as evidenced by documented goals

Participates effectively in team conferences by providing communication and reports that relate to patients’ progress on their documented goals and providing feedback to address issues identified by the treatment team

Provides meaningful team leadership by facilitating effective team functioning through the identification of conflicts/issues that impair team functioning and the determination of appropriate solutions

Identifies the unique needs of a diverse patient populations (e.g., adolescent through geriatric in age, multicultural) as evidenced by the patients’ treatment plans

Provides culturally competent training supervision and consultation as appropriate

Qualification

NeuropsychologyClinical PsychologyAssessmentEvaluationBLS CertificationCulturally Competent TrainingIntervention SkillsTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Graduate of APA/CPA-approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology (rehabilitation, neuropsychology, or health)

Completion of a one- or two-year supervised post-doctoral fellowship or +5 years of licensed clinical experience

ABPP Board certified in Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation, Clinical, or Health Psychology, or meets the eligibility requirements for ABPP board certification

Fully licensed or license-eligible in the state of Georgia

BLS Certification Required

Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology

Clinical expertise in Neuropsychology, legal aspects of psychology, intervention, and assessment

Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date

Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date