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Neuropsychologist Jail Based Program (690108)

Company

TulaRay
Address , Harrisburg, 17110, Pa
Employment type CONTRACTOR
Salary
Expires 2023-07-02
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Neuropsychologist

Minimum Qualifications:

Training:

  • Doctoral degree from an APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
  • Completion of an APA accredited internship in psychology
  • Completion of pre- and post-doctoral training in neuropsychology
  • Completion of a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology or rehabilitation psychology (preferred)
  • Current licensure or licensure eligibility in Pennsylvania
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Neuropsychology or Rehabilitation Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

Experience:

  • At least one year full-time postdoctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychologist or rehabilitation psychologist
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary treatment teams
  • Forensic evaluation experience (preferred)
  • Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting or state hospital

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Effective professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work with a focus on key priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
  • Sound judgement in decision-making
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide culturally competent, evidence-based clinical services
  • Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence

Role Description:

OMHSAS is seeking a Neuropsychologist to conduct diagnostic neuropsychological evaluations and prepare reports that speak to the competency, as well as restorability, of individuals that courts have ordered said evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs neuropsychological assessment for diagnostic formulation and forensic evaluation referrals in the jail setting for incarcerated individuals as directed by DPW/OMHSAS in accordance with judicial requests.
  • Provides neuropsychological services as assigned, encompassing evaluation of the patient’s presenting complaints and condition, past medical and psychiatric histories, social history, current mental status, and various components of cognitive functioning.
  • Uses objective and standardized measurements in the evaluation process. Provides neuropsychological testing/evaluations as assigned. Interprets results of neuropsychological and psychological testing. Prepares and distributes reports of assessments to the referral source and other designated providers upon completion of the assessment.
  • Performs psychological evaluations as assigned, encompassing evaluation of the patient’s presenting complaints and condition, past medical and psychiatric histories, social history, coping skills, psychological adjustment and resiliency, and current mental status.
  • Makes recommendations to referral sources and other health care providers pertinent to various diagnosis(es) including, developmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, traumatic brain injury, and other cognitive disorders.
  • Interprets and conceptualizes evaluation findings and reviews them with the ordering court when requested to do so through hearing testimony.
  • Complies with established organizational and professional standards, policies, procedures, and ethical principles, including those pertaining to billing, reimbursement, scheduling and safety, and emergency procedures.
  • Acts as a resource to staff, providing training and testimony as needed.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

About Us:

TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs.

TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at tularay.com