Neuropsychology

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. It includes five institutes and provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

About the role

The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry in the WVU School of Medicine seek a Neuropsychologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Responsibilities

• Practice in multidisciplinary teams to provide neuropsychological services for adult patients with a broad range of neurologic conditions such as memory disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and others.
• Join the staff of the Neuropsychology Service at WVU Medicine, which currently consists of 15 neuropsychologists, three postdoctoral residents, interns, practicum students, and nine psychometrists.
• Play a role in the supervision of interns and postdoctoral neuropsychology fellows in our APPCN-member program.
• Teach medical students and residents within the department and broader Health Sciences Center on topics relevant to psychology/neuropsychology.
• Collaborate in developing research activities based on applicant interest.

Requirements

• Completed a doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited psychology program.
• Internship with experience in neuropsychology.
• Postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology.
• Eligible for state licensure.
• Board eligible/board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• For appointment at the Professor rank, Board Certification (ABPP) in neuropsychology is required.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Benefits

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s disease. Neuroscience, including behavioral health and addiction, is one of WVU Medicine's Signature Programs - areas of opportunity that allow WVU Medicine to target major health disparities more aggressively in the state and continue to deliver real medical solutions that will have the most resounding impact on the citizens of West Virginia.

Skills

Facility in working with a diverse population and ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. JR25-09241 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Exempt) Company UHA University Health Associates Cost Center 8026 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine Clinic RNI RNI Address 33 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.