What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Neuropsychologist position at NemoursCareerSite?
We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist in our growing team in the Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE.
Kery Responsibilities:
- Provide neuropsychological services within our active outpatient medical specialty clinics and clinical programs.
- Provide care for children and adolescents who present with a wide range of diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain tumors and other cancers, concussion/mTBI, genetic/metabolic disorders, and various acquired brain disorders.
- Collaborate with multiple medical specialties and interdisciplinary teams (e.g., Hematology/Oncology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Developmental Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery), including coordination with other Behavioral Health providers.
- Both consultation and liaison, as well as team participation, are valued service models.
- Evaluate patients in our acute concussion program.
- This multidisciplinary clinic includes specialists from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, Psychology, and Outpatient Therapy services.
- Provide serial assessments to monitor concussion recovery, update treatment plans, and inform return to learn and return to play decisions.
- While expectations are primarily clinical, we welcome applicants who may also have a secondary interest in clinical research.
- There are many opportunities in the hospital to support clinical research, including research mentorship and grant application support.
- Opportunities to train neuropsychology fellows, pediatric psychology residents, and neuropsychology externs within our robust training program.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- No state income tax in Delaware
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA or CPA accredited clinical psychology program
- APA or CPA accredited internship training
- Postdoctoral specialty training in Clinical Neuropsychology, in accordance with Houston Conference guidelines
- Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology with the expectation that subspecialty certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology through ABPP will be completed.
- Preference will be given to applicants with Spanish language proficiency who are able to provide services in Spanish.
How to Apply/Learn More
For confidential consideration, please apply below.
Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter or here to contact Laura Freeman, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Neuropsychology and specify “Pediatric Neuropsychologist Position” in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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