Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Job Description

The Pediatric Neuropsychologist will work within an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders secondary to complex medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, acquired/traumatic brain injury, genetic conditions, hematology/oncology conditions affecting the central nervous system, prenatal/neonatal risk factors, etc.).

Education: PhD/ PsyD in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA-accredited university.

Training: Clinical internship (one year) in Pediatric Psychology (with an emphasis in neuropsychology) or related psychology discipline (APA-accredited program highly preferred). Post-doctoral fellowship (two years) in Pediatric Neuropsychology.

Licensure: Current and unrestricted license (or license-eligible) from the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

1. Clinical Activities

a. Provides direct patient care including neuro/psychological evaluations, feedback visits, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and/or additional care management activities.

b. Communicates evaluation findings, interpretation of diagnostic tests, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations in both written and verbal formats (e.g., written reports and feedback to patients/families).

c. Provides timely feedback on evaluations and/or treatment, as appropriate, to referring providers.

d. Participates in interdisciplinary staffing and other patient care coordination efforts.

e. Complies with all timelines and deadlines for documentation, etc., as outlined by department leadership.

2. Professional Development & Training

a. Participates in didactics, case conferences, seminars, rounds, and other professional development activities as assigned or requested.

b. Participates in the supervision of graduate students, psychometrists, and/or other clinical staff or student volunteers as directed by department leadership.

3. Administrative and/or Other Duties as Assigned

a. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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