Neuropsychologist BH Ireland

Job Summary Children#s of Alabama is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist. Pediatric Neuropsychology is a growing service in the Behavioral Health Division of Children#s of Alabama which seeks to provide exemplary care to children from#diverse populations. #Neuropsychology referrals come primarily from COA physicians, most notably from Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurology. Most common populations are epilepsy (including pre and post surgical evaluations)#and acquired brain injuries (mild, moderate, and severe TBI, stroke, encephalitis), and also include spina bifida, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, etc. Ages are primarily 5 to 21. The neuropsychologist is expected to see an array of neurological conditions, with some opportunity for specialization based on interests and expertise and clinical needs. This position requires#collaboration with families and#referring physicians to coordinate care and support the child#s#optimal functioning.#Neuropsychology is a rotation for University of Alabama at Birmingham#s#APA-accredited psychology graduate and#internship programs, providing opportunities to mentor and supervise trainees if desired. Education Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an American Psychological Association-accredited program in psychology. Completed internship from an#American Psychological Association-accredited program. Completed 2 year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology# # Experience Preference will be given to candidates with pediatric experience and training.# # # Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries Currently#licensed or licensed-eligible to practice Psychology within#the State of Alabama.#

* Job Summary
* Children's of Alabama is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist. Pediatric Neuropsychology is a growing service in the Behavioral Health Division of Children's of Alabama which seeks to provide exemplary care to children from diverse populations. Neuropsychology referrals come primarily from COA physicians, most notably from Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurology. Most common populations are epilepsy (including pre and post surgical evaluations) and acquired brain injuries (mild, moderate, and severe TBI, stroke, encephalitis), and also include spina bifida, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, etc. Ages are primarily 5 to 21. The neuropsychologist is expected to see an array of neurological conditions, with some opportunity for specialization based on interests and expertise and clinical needs. This position requires collaboration with families and referring physicians to coordinate care and support the child's optimal functioning. Neuropsychology is a rotation for University of Alabama at Birmingham's APA-accredited psychology graduate and internship programs, providing opportunities to mentor and supervise trainees if desired.




* Education
* Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an American Psychological Association-accredited program in psychology.


* Completed internship from an American Psychological Association-accredited program.


* Completed 2 year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology


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* Experience
* Preference will be given to candidates with pediatric experience and training.


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* Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
* Currently licensed or licensed-eligible to practice Psychology within the State of Alabama.