AddressWe are seeking a full- timepediatric neuropsychologist positionproviding consultation and evaluation services to children, adolescents, and families as part of collaborative team within our hospital's Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Service. The focus of the position is to lead the build of the IBH neuropsychology program (e.g., administrative workflows, billing models, documentation) and oversee the program's neuropsychology attendings and trainees. The neuropsychologist will also provide services within our ambulatory subspecialty clinic divisions collaborating in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of medical conditions.Additionally, the neuropsychologist will utilize clinical time to supervise doctoral-level neuropsychology students and fellows working within the service. The position will include leadership in the development of standardized referral pathways and educational series for staff, medical providers, and students on the neurocognitive and developmental impacts for youth with chronic medical conditions.
The position carries an academic appointment within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which is one of only two independent child and adolescent psychiatry departments within an academic medical center in the nation.
The IBH neuropsychologist hired in this role will report to the Director of Psychology, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital. Supervision and mentorship will also be available from other seasoned neuropsychologists in the Department and across the NYU health system.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead the build of the neuropsychology program (e.g., administrative workflows, billing models, documentation).
* Oversee IBH program neuropsychology attendings and trainees.
* Conduct a needs assessment across medical divisions, including but not limited to cardiology, solid organ transplant, hematology/oncology, and pulmonology, in partnership with Director of Psychology, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital.
* Provide consultation to medical providers across ambulatory subspecialty care divisions and programs
* Provide evidenced-based evaluation of and school advocacy for patients and families coping with acute, chronic, and life-threatening illness
* Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to partner on referrals and offer consultation on neuropsychological and educational issues
* Develop standardized referral pathways for neuropsychology across medical divisions in partnership with the Director of Psychology, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital
* Chart patient visits using an electronic medical record
* Triage and refer patients as needed to collaborating colleagues across disciplines, departments, and communities
* Provide teaching and supervision of residents, psychology and other trainees
* Participate in training Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry trainees
* Contribute to quality improvement and clinical research efforts within this patient population
* Collaborate on programmatic development for the IBH care continuum
- Participating in continuing education such as weekly Case Conference and Grand Rounds Conducting public workshops, provide written content for the NYU website
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to NYULH's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The committee encourages applications from diverse candidates, including individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in psychology.It is our duty to have a team of mental health clinicians that reflect the wide diversity of the patients we serve. We are vigilant and diligently committed to providing an environment that is welcoming and equitable for students, trainees, faculty, and all of our community, to both best serve our patients and perpetuate a vibrant culture of excellence in training with inclusivity and diversity. For more information, please visit our Office of Diversity and Inclusion site
Minimum Annual Salary: $120,000
Maximum Annual Salary: $140,000
Additional Information:
- Includes an academic appointment at NYU Langone at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications
- The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.
- NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits and perks. As a non-profit organization, you may also be eligible for government Loan Forgiveness Programs.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA- or CPA- accredited psychology program
- An internship with experience in neuropsychology and completion of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology
* Licensed or license eligible in the State of New York
- Demonstrated expertise in neuropsychological, psychological and educational assessments with children, adolescents and young adults with learning disorders, psychiatric conditions and various neurological complications that affect learning and cognitive functioning
- Demonstrated experience in working clinically with complex comorbid presentations including mood, anxiety, personality, and other psychiatric disorders
- Demonstrated experience and interest in program development and operations
- Demonstrated experience and interest in working with diverse, underserved patient populations with consideration for the flexibility in clinical approach required to improve access for these populations
- Ability to navigate educational systems and determine appropriate school placements, accommodations and supports
- Comprehensive reports written and provided within a structured timeframe.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of health care professionals
- Prior experience supervising neuropsychology trainees
- Familiarity with clinical research and data analysis is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Prior clinical experience in pediatric psychology and neuropsychology settings. Prior experience in program development and evidence-based assessment of patients with chronic medical conditions and their families. Strong interest in clinical supervision, leadership, quality improvement, and research.
We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Medical Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
