North Shore Medical Center
Salem
Summary:
Position involves neuropsychological, psychological and psycho-educational testing of children, adolescents and adults, with a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavioral and social-emotional disorders, as well as consultation with families and other professionals. Expertise in personality/projective testing, including use of the Rorschach, and/or assessment of children 5 and under is particularly desirable. Must be licensed in Massachusetts as a Psychologist.
looking for someone who specializes in testing children 5 years old and under, especially children on the autism spectrum.
Job-specific responsibilities:
-Conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessments in accordance with generally accepted principles of the American Psychological Association.
-Develops and coordinates treatment recommendations (including referrals for further assessments) to address the referral questions and the needs of the patient.
-Communicates findings to family members, patients and/or referring physician or professional in a timely feedback meeting and written report.
-Completes reports in a timely fashion.
-Maintains billable hour requirements.
-Maintains required records and files.
-Implements and adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications.
-Investigates trends in professional practice and incorporates new techniques and theories as appropriate.
-Meets CEU requirements for licensure and maintains Psychology license.
-Attends and participates in staff meetings. Serves on committees, as directed. Be available for consultation to administrative staff.
-Maintains Departmental policies and procedures. Observes policies and procedures related to Quality Assurance, Continued Quality Improvement, Safety, Infection Control and Environmental Control programs.
-Participates in projects, studies and other duties assigned by Department Manager.
-Provides supervision to unlicensed clinicians, as needed.
Current Massachusetts licensure with relevant clinically based practicums and experience required consistent with specific client population, e.g., child, addictions, eating disorders, behavioral medicine
Final year in Graduate school for Psychology or Doctoral degree in Psychology is required
Job ID 2219447
