Neuropsychology Resident
**Overview**
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**Responsibilities**
As a postdoctoral resident in clinical neuropsychology, this position requires accuracy in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests, report-writing, and careful interviewing of patients. In some settings it also requires rehabilitation interventions and working with families and patients to better understand the neuropsychological findings and the implications for their care. The position further requires demonstrated knowledge of brain behavior relationships as reflected in presentations made in the various didactic seminars, clinical research projects, and analyzing of patient records/clinical findings.
**Qualifications**
Experience
Research leading to Doctoral degree Research leading to Doctoral degree
Education
PhD or PsyD in clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or medical psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program.
Special Skills
Ability to conceive new/innovative ideas or solutions with good logic and problem solving skills; ability to communicate,
write, advise and counsel on extremely complex and technical matters.
Familiar with neuropsychological assessment and intervention, computer, mathematical and scientific reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate required.
Training
Successful completion of an APA or CPA accredited internship program.
**Pay Range**
$19.73 - $27.13 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.