Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologist

Casa Colina Inc. is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization, making it eligible for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying employees with federal student loans .

The Department of Neuropsychology and Psychology at Casa Colina is currently recruiting for a full-time rehabilitation neuropsychologist or rehabilitation psychologist position. Clinical health psychologists may also be appropriate candidates. This position will be primarily staffing our Transitional Living Center, which is a post-acute rehabilitation unit with both residential and day treatment programs primarily serving patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injuries, though some hours may also be used in other parts of our continuum of care. This psychologist’s primary responsibilities will include neuropsychological screening evaluations, capacity assessment, providing education regarding diagnoses and associated sequelae with patients and family members, consultation to referring and treating physicians and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, risk assessment, and provision of psychological services to facilitate behavioral management and adjustment to disability. This psychologist will also supervise students in our doctoral psychology / neuropsychology practicum training and contribute to our didactic training program. A background in cognitive rehabilitation would be very beneficial. This position requires a strong understanding of traumatic brain injury, stroke, general rehabilitation principles, health psychology, and co-occurring psychological disorders.

Qualifications :

Candidates must have a breadth of experience in neuropsychological assessment and / or treatment, rehabilitation, and behavior modification with adult cases, although experience in pediatrics is also beneficial. This is primarily a clinical position, but the successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue clinically-based research. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, from an APA accredited institution in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, or related field. The successful candidate must have completed post-doctoral training in neuropsychology, rehabilitation psychology, or related field. Applicants should be board-certified or board eligible.

The candidate must be licensed in the State of California or have the application in progress. One year professional experience in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation setting preferred. Candidates who are competent in conducting evaluations and treatment in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties may include (but are not limited to) : assessment, psychoeducation, individual,

family, and group psychotherapy, behavior modification, interdisciplinary

consultations, as well as co-treatment with other disciplines.

Applicants should be sure to upload a current copy of the curriculum vitae (CV) into the “Resume” section of the application and to upload a cover letter.

Hourly Rate : $60-$70

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