Neuropsychologist

Location:

Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Neuropsychologist - Pediatric/Lifespan
These individuals are psychologists who have completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders and who specialize in diagnosing and treating these illnesses using a predominantly medical, as opposed to psychoanalytical, approach.

Job Duties:

Neuropsychologist - Pediatric/Lifespan

Geisinger is seeking a pediatric/lifespan neuropsychologist for a full-time position specializing in neuropsychological assessment of children, with opportunity to provide evaluation with adult/older adult populations pending interest and clinical need. This position is within the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and services, with referrals coming from a variety of specialties including Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Developmental Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Physical Medicine. There are opportunities to provide neuropsychological services for children and families with epilepsy, cancer, traumatic brain injury, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, and cognitive sequelae of perinatal issues. There is opportunity for psychometrist support depending on clinician interest and volume.

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes. 

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:

Doctoral Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Psychologist - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.