Job Summary
- Location
- Boston North, MA 01970
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Doctorate
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
- Job Reference Code
- 5238.1072
NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
About the Job
Description:
3-20 hour positions and 5 per diem available.
Summary:
Position involves neuropsychological, psychological and psycho-educational testing of children, adolescents and adults, with a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavioral and social-emotional disorders, as well as consultation with families and other professionals. Expertise in personality/projective testing, including use of the Rorschach, and/or assessment of children 5 and under is particularly desirable. Must be licensed in Massachusetts as a Psychologist.
Job-specific responsibilities:
-Conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessments in accordance with generally accepted principles of the American Psychological Association.
-Develops and coordinates treatment recommendations (including referrals for further assessments) to address the referral questions and the needs of the patient.
-Communicates findings to family members, patients and/or referring physician or professional in a timely feedback meeting and written report.
-Completes reports in a timely fashion.
-Maintains billable hour requirements.
-Maintains required records and files.
-Implements and adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications.
-Investigates trends in professional practice and incorporates new techniques and theories as appropriate.
-Meets CEU requirements for licensure and maintains Psychology license.
-Attends and participates in staff meetings. Serves on committees, as directed. Be available for consultation to administrative staff.
-Maintains Departmental policies and procedures. Observes policies and procedures related to Quality Assurance, Continued Quality Improvement, Safety, Infection Control and Environmental Control programs.
-Participates in projects, studies and other duties assigned by Department Manager.
-Provides supervision to unlicensed clinicians, as needed.
Qualifications:
Current Massachusetts licensure with relevant clinically based practicums and experience required consistent with specific client population, e.g., child, addictions, eating disorders, behavioral medicine
Doctoral degree in Psychology or Psychology Education is required
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Your decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Job Location: Salem, MA
Job Number: 5238
Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org /
Company Profile:
NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.
NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services.
NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.
Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
