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Post Doctoral Neuropsychologist Fellowship

Sutter Health Sacramento, CA

Employment Type

: Full-Time

Industry

: Miscellaneous


The Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow is a training position under the direct supervision of the Staff Neuropsychologist. The Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow provides assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning services for either pediatric or adult patients with medical and neurodevelopmental disorders. For the 2-year duration of this placement, these services require emerging skills and potential for independence in autonomous decision making, assessment, treatment planning, evidence based interventions, and inter/intra community resource coordination. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: * Completion of the dissertation and pre-doctoral internship, preferred with experience in either adult or pediatric neuropsychology, based on specialty area/ department requirements * Psy.D. or Ph.D. degree from an APA or CPA accredited university must be conferred prior to start date. Knowledge: * Knowledge of human development, neuropsychological assessment, and treatment modalities * Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association ethical standards * Knowledge of relevant disorders listed in the current ICD as well as DSM * Knowledge of treatment approaches including psychotropic medications Experience: * Desirable: Prior experience in a medical setting, emphasis on neuropsychological consultation * Desirable: Experience with diagnostic and treatment planning for preferred specialty area. Skills: * Ability and desire to learn about a broad selection of psychometric testing activities as relevant to population * Ability and desire to learn about effectively working with a wide range of medical and neurodevelopmental disorders * Ability and desire to learn about cooperatively working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

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