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Inpatient Clinical Neuropsychologist - Acquired Brain Injury

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cerebral Vascular Accident, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research, Conferences, Fellowship, Geriatrics, Hospital, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Leadership, Management Consulting, Medical Treatment, Multicultural, Multiple Sclerosis, Needs Assessment, Neuropsychology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Spinal Cord Injury, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
3 days ago
About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .

Responsible for providing Psychological and Neuropsychological services (assessment, evaluation, treatment planning and intervention, consultation, education, and feedback) to patients, families, and hospital staff at Shepherd Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Neuropsychologist provides psychological services to hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients of Shepherd Center.

Accountabilities:
  • Reports directly to Psychology Department Supervisors and is an active member of the Psychology Department and Shepherd Center committees and mission.
  • Completes initial assessment of newly admitted patients within 72 hours of admission.
  • Completes documentation and billing in the EHR on day of service.
  • Provides timely documentation of progress/updated goals, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge in the competency areas of Psychology appropriate to the patient population and setting.
  • Provides education to interdisciplinary staff on potential neuropsychological, psychosocial, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues associated with injury/illness.
  • Provides training as needed for new staff psychologists, students, and trainees.
  • Provides timely consultation and communication of recommendations for biopsychosocial issues and/or behavioral issues identified by the patient's interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice by seeking appropriate consultation when needed.
  • Follows appropriate procedures as identified by the Department of Psychology Director (including time off requests, conference attendance, daily attendance, etc.)
  • Maintains continuing education and licensure according to state and pertinent board requirements.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountabilities:
  • Thoroughly evaluates patient's neuropsychological functioning, cognitive status, emotional functioning, and psychological history, which are subject to departmental standards and peer review.
  • Formulates appropriate, individualized treatment plans and recommendations as evidenced by documented goals.
  • Participates effectively in team conferences by providing communication and reports that relate to patients' progress on their documented goals and providing feedback to address issues identified by the treatment team.
  • Provides meaningful team leadership by facilitating effective team functioning through the identification of conflicts/issues that impair team functioning and the determination of appropriate solutions.
  • Identifies the unique needs of a diverse patient populations (e.g., adolescent through geriatric in age, multicultural) as evidenced by the patients' treatment plans.
  • Provides culturally competent training supervision and consultation as appropriate.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
  • Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.
  • Graduate of APA/CPA-approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
  • Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology (rehabilitation, neuropsychology, or health).
  • Completion of a one- or two-year supervised post-doctoral fellowship or +5 years of licensed clinical experience.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
  • ABPP Board certified in Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation, Clinical, or Health Psychology, or meets the eligibility requirements for ABPP board certification.
  • Fully licensed or license-eligible in th

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