NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST - PEDIATRIC

About the role

The Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Cooper University Health Care is responsible for conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents with various conditions. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough intake interviews with caregivers
• Selecting and administering appropriate standardized tests
• Auditing intellectual functioning, attention, executive functioning, memory, language, visual-spatial skills, processing speed, academic achievement, and emotional and behavioral functioning
• Providing structured feedback sessions with caregivers
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including pediatricians, neurologists, therapists, and school personnel
• Maintaining accurate documentation in the medical record
• Managing referral flow and caseload
• Ensuring timely report turnaround

Responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Completing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations
• Developing treatment recommendations for patients and families
• Identifying ways to improve access for patients on the referral list
• Developing presentations and providing trainings on pediatric neuropsychology
• Participating in weekly didactics and group supervision
• Maintaining meaningful and effective relationships with leadership
• Engaging in ongoing behavioral health research

Requirements

Qualifications required include:

• Experience working within the field of neuropsychology with a child and adolescent population
• Post-doctoral training in neuropsychology with child and adolescent populations preferred
• Doctoral Degree – Psychology (Psy.D.) or Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• New Jersey Psychologist license

Skills

Necessary skills include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR)

Benefits

Cooper University Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market data.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with a day shift.