Description

Adult Neuropsychologist

MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible adult neuropsychologist with experience in epilepsy and neuro-oncology to join our well-established neurology group. This primarily outpatient position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with onsite MRI and neurodiagnostic lab. The position entails providing outpatient neuropsychological evaluation services to individuals referred by our subspecialty clinics including epileptology, neuro-oncology, cognitive neurology, vascular neurology, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular, as well as general neurology referrals from the other MaineHealth neurology practices within the state. Our team consists of physicians and APPs, a neuropsychologist, psychometrist, behavioral health clinicians, nursing and MA staff, pharmacist, and care navigators. Opportunities for research and intervention may be supported based upon the candidate’s interest and experience.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join a well-established neurology department consisting of subspecialty trained adult and pediatric neurologists, a neuropsychologist, and advanced practice professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite behavioral health clinicians and psychometrist

• Opportunity to teach neurology residents, residents and fellows from other departments, and medical students
• Weekly didactics and other inter- and intradepartmental continuing education opportunities throughout the year
• Opportunity to develop and co-lead a postdoctoral psychology program in the future
  
  

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Doctoral degree from a licensure eligible psychology program which at the time the degree was granted was accredited by the American Psychological Association, Canadian Psychology Association, or was listed in the publication Doctoral Psychology Programs Meeting Designation Criteria. Two years of postdoctoral neuropsychology training consistent with American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology/American Board Professional Psychology board certification eligibility.
2. License/Certifications: Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Board certification or eligibility for certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology/American Board Professional Psychology within 3 years of employment.
3. Experience: A minimum of five years of clinical experience providing neuropsychological services in a medical/clinical setting. The equivalent of two years (full-time) postdoctoral experience and specialized training in the study and practice of clinical neuropsychology and related neurosciences supervised by a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist. Experience in presurgical epilepsy evaluations, including Wada testing.
4. Abilities: Necessary personal, professional, and interpersonal skills required to conduct neuropsychological evaluations and interventions with patients and their families as well as to work effectively as a member of a diverse health care team.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Portland boasts walkable urban density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally renowned culinary culture (Bon Appétit Magazine 2018 Restaurant City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene (Travel Channel 2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful working waterfront. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community.

Interested applicants may send a letter of interest and CV to apply.

To apply: Adult Neuropsychologist in Scarborough, ME, United States