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Director of Neuropsychological Services
Boston, MA / Waltham, MA
Job Description
Director of Neuropsychological Services
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
Job Title: Director of Neuropsychological Services
Department/Program Title: Center for Effective Therapy
Summary of position: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neuropsychologist to launch a neuropsychological services program within the Center for Effective Therapy (CET). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new program within the Baker Center's outpatient services. This includes conducting evaluations, creating an operational structure, and engaging in marketing and outreach efforts. While this role will begin as a primary clinical position, opportunities to grow the program will include hiring neuropsychologists, psychometricians, and adding a testing rotation to the Baker Center's training programs will become available.
Essential duties:
Job Title: Director of Neuropsychological Services
Department/Program Title: Center for Effective Therapy
Summary of position: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Neuropsychologist to launch a neuropsychological services program within the Center for Effective Therapy (CET). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new program within the Baker Center's outpatient services. This includes conducting evaluations, creating an operational structure, and engaging in marketing and outreach efforts. While this role will begin as a primary clinical position, opportunities to grow the program will include hiring neuropsychologists, psychometricians, and adding a testing rotation to the Baker Center's training programs will become available.
Essential duties:
- The Director of Neuropsychological Services at CET will provide high quality psychological testing to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22, while overseeing the clinical operations of the new program.
- Provides high quality, high fidelity cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation and testing services to children ages 2-22 presenting with a range of child challenges including ADHD, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, medical and neurological conditions, and other challenges.
- Conducts approximately 8-10 comprehensive assessments per month, with bonus opportunities. The goal will be to start by providing the majority of the clinical work to launch the program, but then quickly add clinical staff and correspondingly reduce clinical expectations.
- Launch, build, and oversee the assessment program at CET.
- Eventually the role would include recruiting, hiring, training and managing additional clinical staff within the program.
- Clearly and empathically communicates assessment findings to family members, patients, and referral sources.
- Coordinates evidence-based treatment recommendations to patients in collaboration with clinical team and external collaterals.
- Completes all reports and clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with American Psychological Association professional standards and in compliance with current policies.
- Attends required meetings and adheres to department policies and procedures.
- Provides training and/or education about cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation to parents, other laypersons, providers, policymakers or others as assigned or needed.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Doctoral level degree in psychology. Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
Experience: 2 + years of experience as an independently licensed and practicing psychologist is preferred. 5 + years of experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments.
Training: Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Completion of APA-accredited internship. Board certification in neuropsychology is preferred; board certification eligible applicants also encouraged to apply.
Skills: Expertise in the clinical practice of pediatric neuropsychology is required. Interest and demonstrated skill in leadership and program development is preferred. Commitment to cultural responsiveness, humility, incorporation of a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens into all aspects of clinical work. Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, and experience working with electronic medical/health records (EMR/EHR). Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail. Commitment to working in an integrity driven environment.
Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.
Logistics
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time
License/Certification: Licensed/License eligible as Psychologist. Board certification/eligible in neuropsychology preferred.
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 with potential additional bonus.
Open Date: ASAP
Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid (majority onsite).
Benefits
We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involve in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Education: Doctoral level degree in psychology. Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
Experience: 2 + years of experience as an independently licensed and practicing psychologist is preferred. 5 + years of experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments.
Training: Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Completion of APA-accredited internship. Board certification in neuropsychology is preferred; board certification eligible applicants also encouraged to apply.
Skills: Expertise in the clinical practice of pediatric neuropsychology is required. Interest and demonstrated skill in leadership and program development is preferred. Commitment to cultural responsiveness, humility, incorporation of a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens into all aspects of clinical work. Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, and experience working with electronic medical/health records (EMR/EHR). Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail. Commitment to working in an integrity driven environment.
Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.
Logistics
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time
License/Certification: Licensed/License eligible as Psychologist. Board certification/eligible in neuropsychology preferred.
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 with potential additional bonus.
Open Date: ASAP
Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid (majority onsite).
Benefits
We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involve in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Baker Center for Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$120,000 - $140,000
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
2+ years
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