Neuropsychologist - Temporary

Neuropsychologist - Temporary at Kaiser summary :

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and interventions for patients with neurological, psychiatric, and neurorehabilitation needs. Collaborates with multidisciplinary medical teams to plan treatment programs and conducts capacity evaluations while offering clinical supervision to trainees. Utilizes knowledge of social services, ethical standards, and clinical expertise to support patient care in medical settings.

Job Summary :

Provides complete and appropriate neuropsychological evaluations for a wide variety of neurosurgical, neurological, psychiatric, neurorehabilitation and general medical / surgical patients and their families. Collaborates with treating physician / psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Performs neuropsychological and / or neurobehavioral evaluation of patients with actual and suspected neurological diseases and disorders, as well as patients with psychiatric disorders, and pediatric and adult general medical patients with psychological or neuropsychological symptoms.
• Provides direct intervention with patients, specific to neuropsychological issues, including psychotherapy and / or family therapy where indicated. Treatment may include direct intervention and program development as well as consultation with other professionals and family members.
• Consults with regard to cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation for patients with neurological disorders, e.g. aneurysm, stroke and traumatic brain injury. May act as a liaison between psychiatry and other medical departments to develop appropriate triage and treatment programs for patients with complex medical and psychological / psychosocial needs. Participates in clinical activities with neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and physiatrists.
• Conducts capacity evaluations when requested by physicians. Prepares complete written assessment reports that may serve as legal documents. Utilizes relevant social service agencies, private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities : Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.

Basic Qualifications : Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Documented experience working as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team in a neurorehabilitation setting.

Knowledge of social services agencies, state regulations and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights and client / patient confidentiality, and other ethical issues.

Demonstrated ability to function independently without direct clinical supervision.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If not licensed in CA at hire, must be licensed to practice in a state in the United States and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation).

Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications :

PrimaryLocation : California,Sunnyvale,Santa Clara Arques Medical Offices

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

WorkingHoursStart : 08 : 30 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Temporary

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : A05-IBHS|NUHW|NUHW Integ Behavioral Hlth Ser

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care

Department : Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Geriatric Dementia - 0206

Travel : No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Keywords :

neuropsychological evaluation, neurorehabilitation, psychotherapy, neurological disorders, psychiatric assessment, clinical supervision, patient treatment planning, brain injury, medical psychology, capacity evaluation