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Job Description
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Neuropsychologist
Southern Maine Health Care
Kennebunk, ME
40 hours/week, Day Shift
This position is responsible for performing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, diagnosis and specialized psychological interventions for a pediatric, concussive, transition and developmentally delayed patient population. These patients are at risk for, or are demonstrating developmental, cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders which cause difficulty navigating the requirements of school, work and relationships. This position will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan development, and individual and family interventions as part of the Center for Developmental Medicine’s multi-disciplinary team.
The Neuropsychologist will work closely with the Developmental Pediatrician, the Developmental Behavioral Health Nurse Care Manager, the Behavioral Health Integrated Clinician and the Neuro-Assessment Clinic Coordinator/Psychometrist. The Neuropsychologist will collaborate with the Neuro-Assessment Clinic Coordinator/Psychometrist on all neuropsychological evaluations. This position has the future potential of participating actively in an educational mission, which may include supervision, teaching, and consultation with psychology trainees, psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Licensed as a Psychologist by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
· Certification with the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology or the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology preferred.
· Board certification or eligibility for certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neurology/American Board Professional Psychology.
· A minimum of two years of clinical experience providing neuropsychological services by employingÊprocedures of neuropsychological evaluations, assessments, diagnostic tools, case formulations and therapeutic treatment planning.
· Advanced skills in neuropsychology evaluation, treatment, and consultation acquired through the completion of a doctoral program, all required pre-doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral training, accredited by the American Psychological Association, or equivalent, as recognized by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
· Expert knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, the applied science of brain-behavior relationships and pediatric, concussive, transition and developmentally delayed populations required.
· The ability to integrate neuropsychological and clinical psychometric findings with neurologic, medical, biopsychosocial and behavioral data and interpret these findings with an appreciation for familial, social, cultural and ethical issues.
· Essential personal, professional, and interpersonal skills required toÊexpress thoughts clearly, respectfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, toÊconduct neuropsychological evaluations and interventions with patients and their families and to function collaboratively and effectively as a member of the health care team.
· Flexibility of personality necessary to respond to changing circumstances and priorities & detail oriented with outstanding time management and organizational skills.
To apply, please visit: http://www.careersatmainehealth.org/job/7010456/neuropsychologist-kennebunk-me/
About Southern Maine Health Care
The award-winning Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) system includes a multi-specialty physician group and a full-service medical center in Biddeford (including a special care unit and York County’s only inpatient mental health unit). Located in York County, Maine, our system provides emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic and therapy services at SMHC’s Biddeford Medical Center, as well as Walk-In Care centers, a birthing suite, cancer care, pain management, centers for breast care and sleep disorders, eldercare services, rehabilitation programs, preventative/wellness services, community education and support programs.
At Southern Maine Health Care, you’ll find the best of both worlds: the friendliness and natural beauty of southern Maine, and the opportunity to work with the best resources and technology healthcare has to offer. Our organization and staff play an integral role in improving the health of the people in the communities we serve, through volunteerism and outreach programs. As a member of the MaineHealth system, SMHC offers a breadth and depth of services, facilities and training that provide opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
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