Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community.

Legacy has an opportunity for a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join our Inpatient and Outpatient team. 

The pediatric neuropsychologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats neurocognitive and behavioral problems or disorders affecting children and adolescent patients with a concomitant medical disorder. The pediatric neuropsychologist will interface with the child’s physician, school and other community agencies as needed to help facilitate an appropriate plan as related to the child’s neurocognitive deficits.

Services are provided for patients whose cognitive or psychological disturbance is the primary problem and/or for patients whose cognitive or psychological disturbance is secondary to or adversely affecting management of, a primary medical problem.  Participates as a member of the treatment team, following established department, program and professional standards, to provide guidance to other members regarding management of emotional, behavioral, cognitive and family system problems.  Performs psychodiagnostics and/or neuropsychological assessment and testing in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed to diagnose and plan treatment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.  Attends assigned clinics to provide consultative support to staff and families.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with specialized post-doctoral training in neuropsychology.

Certification/Licensure:

Current licensure as a psychologist by the applicable State Board of Psychologist Examiners.  Must be eligible for membership in the hospital medical staff.

Experience:

At least one year of post-doctoral experience in inpatient hospital-based neuropsychological services.  Previous pediatric experience either during the post-doctoral period or previous employment. Preference given to persons who have complete a formal hospital-based two-year doctoral training program.

Skills:

Demonstrated competencies in assessment and treatment of emotional, neurocognitive and behavioral disorders in children and adolescent patients.  Demonstrated competency in assessment and treatment of cognitive and psychological problems secondary to, associated with, and/or exacerbating medical conditions.  Demonstrated competency in consultation to staff of all levels in a medical setting.

Benefits of Working for Legacy

• A nonprofit that serves the community.
• Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved.
• Full compensation and benefits package to include competitive salary, relocation assistance, CME allowance, full medical plan, malpractice coverage, retirement and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.