Sutter Health

Neuropsychologist III

Oakland Full time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Provides services that identify, quantify, describe and facilitate changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provides assessments and treatments for patients in a hospital/clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations. Persons served range from adolescence to late adulthood, but may also
serve school age children and young adolescents. Trains practicum students interested in neuropsychology and conducts specialized training for interns and fellows.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Doctorate: Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in neuropsychology, clinical, or health psychology from an APA-accredited institution

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years recent relevant experience


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • PSY-Psychologist of California


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of human development, neuropsychological treatment, and treatment modalities

  • Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of neuropsychological assessment measures and psychotherapeutic interventions

  • Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association (APA) ethical standards

  • Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders listed in the current International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) as well as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), as well as treatment approaches including psychotropic medications

  • Familiarity and skill with a broad selection of psychometric tests and testing activities including administering, scoring, interpreting and reports results, as relevant to population

  • Knowledge of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on test validity and Ability to adjust assessment approach depending on patient background and presenting complaint

  • Ability to work flexibly and effectively with a wide range of patients to accommodate physical disabilities, pediatric medical and neurodevelopmental disorders, while ensuing valid test administration and interpretation

  • Excellent report writing skills with ability to communicate results succinctly

  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

  • Leadership and management skills

  • Pre-doctoral internship/training with experience in either adult or pediatric neuropsychology, based on specialty area/ department requirements



 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $116,163.84 to $174,237.44 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.