NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job Description

Relocation and a hiring bonus available!

Are you a neuropsychologist looking to grow your career?

Do you enjoy utilizing your critical thinking skills providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, diagnosis, and clinical treatment services that help children and their families, while working as part of an interdisciplinary team for the continuity of care and best possible outcomes?

Children's Nebraska is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist to join our growing team as part of Children's Nebraska behavioral health department.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to work with a variety of clinical areas such as neurology, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, hematology / oncology, a growing cardiac care unit, sports medicine, and pre- and post- surgical care.

Opportunities to participate in various multidisciplinary clinics are also available, including neurofibromatosis clinic, cardiology clinic, cleft palate clinic.

Children's is also a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, so there are opportunities to participate in bi-monthly epilepsy care conferences and pre- and post-surgical evaluations.

Opportunities to take on therapy cases is available as well but not required.

Here at Children's Nebraska, we innovate, collaborate, and find joy in what we do. With our cutting-edge technology, including functional MRI's and language mapping, to our well-developed team of behavioral health professionals including Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, APRNS, Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Providers, and Clinic Nurses, we are here to support you.

Children's is focused on extraordinary clinical care, education, basic science and translational research and advocacy and is embarking on transformational programmatic and physical growth.

Learn more about our behavioral health expansion, research, and community projects by visiting our website : Behavioral Health & Wellness Center

Benefits and perks include :

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Liability insurance
• Tuition loan repayment
• Plus, more!

With a population of more than 925,000, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike.

Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges.

In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

Come visit the #1 Best City to Move To in 2024 awarded by Forbes.

A Brief Overview

Provides quality Neuropsychological evaluations, education and consultation to children and families in Behavioral Health at Children's Nebraska and in clinics as assigned.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.

Provides professional presentations, interviews and services that enhance Children's visibility and reputation in the community.

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm

Essential Functions

• Provides quality consultation and neuropsychological testing to children ages 2-19 in Behavioral Health. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of various neuropsychological measures
• Provide test feedback to patients / families
• Provide a comprehensive report within 4-6 weeks
• Provides services on inpatient units or clinics as assigned. Provides assigned number of intake assessments, consultations, and assessment sessions per week.

Performs high-quality evaluations, treatment planning and treatment procedures appropriate to patient needs. Adheres to ethical standards of the American Psychological Association.

Keeps adequate documentation of intake information, neuropsychological / psychological testing, treatment plans, and contacts with patients, referral sources, and community resources regarding patient's care.

Completes progress notes within five (5) days of standard client contact or before leaving the treatment setting for patients expressing self-injurious behavior or thoughts.

Completes intake summaries within 2 treatment sessions, including appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans. Provides written documentation of contact with teachers, attorneys, family members, and others providing or receiving information about patients within 5 days of contact.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.

Completes letters and reports regarding patient care to be sent to referral sources or agencies, as appropriate, within five (5) days of client contact.

Conducts self in a courteous and respectful manner in interactions with staff and physicians. Responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls and requests for information.

Provides on-call coverage in rotation with mental health staff and complies with on-call protocols and procedures. Responds within 10 minutes to pages and presents at the hospital within 30 minutes in response to requests for mental status evaluations.

Performs on-call duties in a professional manner in accordance with on-call protocols and procedures. Assures follow-up as needed for calls received.

Participates in department staff meetings, peer supervision meetings and supervisory sessions. Offers constructive insight into issues discussed.

Supports the working team through participation in department events.

Ensures maximum reimburse-ability for services provided. Provides complete super bills to office staff immediately following patient session.

Ensures authorization / notification of insurance plan provider is obtained for emergency visits and follow-up care at Behavioral Health.

Secures authorization as needed for continuation of services provided.

Provides non-clinical service in the interest of the department and / or hospital. Provides quality professional presentations, media interviews, and committee participation on behalf of the department, at CH and in the community as requested Provides quality presentations to the community or to healthcare system staff that present Behavioral Health in positive light.

Participates on hospital and / or community teams and committees as requested. Provides quality presentations or supervision meetings to students, interns, or staff members as requested.

Provides clinical supervision or classes for staff members or students as requested. Provides supervision of masters prepared therapists' diagnostic / clinical interviews and case progress, and mental status exams of patients as requested by Manager.

• Based on departmental / organizational need may be required to participate in Transplant program functions
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
• Participates in committee work / departmental projects as requested.

Education Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from APA-accredited program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Completion of one year pre-doctoral clinical internship through an APA accredited program Required
• Completion of at least one-year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of brain-behavior principles, brain anatomy, and the effects of complex medical issues on brain development
• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress.
• Readiness to go to the hospital at odd hours when providing on-call services in rotation with mental health staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults and families.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Psychologist in Nebraska is required
• Non-Violent Intervention training Preferred
• Board certification (or board eligible) in Clinical Neuropsychology preferred but not required

Commonly seen conditions (not an exhaustive list) :

• Epilepsy (including pre and post-surgical evaluations)
• Post-concussion / Traumatic brain injury
• Stroke
• Brain tumors and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (including pre and post-treatment / resection evaluations)
• Neurofibromatosis (type I and II)
• Various neurodevelopmental disabilities

We have a wide variety of tests available, with the option to purchase new tests as needed. Commonly used measures that the applicant should be experienced with include :

• Intelligence - WISC-V; WASI-II; WAIS-IV; DAS-II
• Memory - WRAML-3; CVLT-C; CVLT-3; TOMAL-2; RCFT
• Visual-motor - Beery VMI-6; WRAVMA; Pegboard
• Executive functioning - BRIEF-2; DKEFS
• Language - EVT-3; PPVT-5; CELF-5; CELF-preschool
• Academic - WRAT-5; AAB; BSRA-3
• Mood / Behavior - BASC-3; ABAS-3; Conners-4; ASRS; MASC-2; BYI-2

At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued.

Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children.

Join our highly engaged, caring team-and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Children's is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children's, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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