Lead Adult Neuropsychologist

Requisition Number: CHAP-2339

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has a full-time opening for a Lead Adult Neuropsychologist in the Outpatient Neuropsychology and Psychological Assessment Clinic (NAPA) within the Department of Psychiatry.

CHA is comprised of three hospital campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty outpatient care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North Region. It serves a rich, culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse population. The NAPA clinic provides outpatient/inpatient care to a range of adult patients with primary neurological, medical, psychiatric, and developmental disorders. The Psychology Division within the Department of Psychiatry combines advanced clinical care with academic engagement and has a vibrant training program that includes psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. HMS academic appointments are available commensurate with HMS criteria and candidate qualifications.

CHA is looking for a position to be filled for a Lead Adult Neuropsychologist. The Neuropsychologist will provide managerial oversight of NAPA (6 hours/weekly) and direct clinical service. Neuropsychological services are available across outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, medicine, and in primary care. The Neuropsychologist will also supervise evaluations and treatment provided by neuropsychology trainees as assigned, participate/teach in diverse training activities within the Department, and participate in QI activities to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and the delivery of services.

Administrative duties will include:

Assist Director with management of all NAPA services, programs and participate in program development. Responsibilities include:

case assignments to staff and trainees (neuropsych and psych testing).

all NAPA clinic communication with providers, patients, and systems.

Work with the Central Referral Office to oversee all referrals, including but not limited to insurance testing authorization approvals.

Work with the Billing Office to sort billing inquiries for the clinic.

Assist and train trainees with billing questions, verifications of billing, and scheduling difficulties.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program, have completed an APA/CPA-accredited predoctoral internship and a two-year postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship. Applicants must be licensed in Massachusetts upon position start date and be board-certified or board eligible. While not required, bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Please visit​ ​www.CHAproviders.org​ to learn more. CVs and letters of interest may be sent to Margaret Lanca, PhD, Director of Neuropsychology, c/o Jessica Ribeiro, CHA Provider Recruiter, via email at ​[email protected]​. CHA’s Department of Provider Recruitment may be reached by phone at (617) 665-3555.

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