The pediatric neuropsychologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats neurocognitive and behavioral problems or disorders affecting children and adolescent patients with a concomitant medical disorder. The pediatric neuropsychologist will interface with the child’s physician, school and other community agencies as needed to help facilitate an appropriate plan as related to the child’s neurocognitive deficits.
Services are provided for patients whose cognitive or psychological disturbance is the primary problem and/or for patients whose cognitive or psychological disturbance is secondary to or adversely affecting management of, a primary medical problem. Participates as a member of the treatment team, following established department, program and professional standards, to provide guidance to other members regarding management of emotional, behavioral, cognitive and family system problems. Performs psychodiagnostics and/or neuropsychological assessment and testing in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed to diagnose and plan treatment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Attends assigned clinics to provide consultative support to staff and families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with specialized post-doctoral training in neuropsychology.
Certification/Licensure:
Current licensure as a psychologist by the applicable State Board of Psychologist Examiners. Must be eligible for membership in the hospital medical staff.
Experience:
At least one year of post-doctoral experience in inpatient hospital-based neuropsychological services. Previous pediatric experience either during the post-doctoral period or previous employment. Preference given to persons who have complete a formal hospital-based two-year doctoral training program.
Skills:
Demonstrated competencies in assessment and treatment of emotional, neurocognitive and behavioral disorders in children and adolescent patients. Demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment of cognitive and psychological problems secondary to, associated with, and/or exacerbating medical conditions. Demonstrated competency in consultation to staff of all levels in a medical setting.
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