Chief Neuropsychologist - Division of Pediatric Psychology & Neuropsychology - Levine Children’s Hospital

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If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together.

The Chief Neuropsychologist is responsible for the operational management of the Neuropsychologists, Assessment-focused Psychologists, and Psychometrists within the Division. Working with the Department leader and the Chief Pediatric Psychologist, the Chief Neuropsychologist oversees clinical staffing, scheduling, performance, and teammate management for the practice.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in direct assessment and care of children with complex medical and neurologic conditions
• 5 years of experience in program development and/or leadership in a pediatric hospital or health care setting
• Experience in employee management, performance coaching, and operations management

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in direct assessment and care of children with complex medical and neurologic conditions

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)/Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited program
• Completion of a formal one-year pre-doctoral internship at an American Psychological Association (APA)/Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited program, preferably with an emphasis in Neuropsychology
• Completion of a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology, with an emphasis in pediatrics, at a program accredited by the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) and conforming to the Houston Conference guidelines for training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Certification Summary

• Board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology --Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN), (with subspecialty board certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology preferred), American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN), or American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN)
• Licensed Psychologist or eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in neuropsychological assessments and treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
• Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, innovative, and able to use creative approaches to find solutions to systemic barriers

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the administrative, clinical, quality, research, and training activities for assessment in the Division
• Leads in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and assessment services
• Works with departmental business and clinical leaders to ensure operational collaboration and oversight of departmental program, policies, and practices to promote the delivery of safe patient care
• Fosters a collegial environment that supports the successful recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding providers and staff
• Provides clinical care and supports providers in cardiology, oncology, neurology, and developmental and behavioral pediatrics
• Evaluates the performance of the team, ensuring that goals and professional standards are met or exceeded
• Participates in activities and initiatives of the practicum training program training programs

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

Please contact Dr. Amii Steele with questions and inquiries: Amii.Steele@atriumhealth.org and if interested in applying, please send application materials to recruiter Laneisha Faggart: Laneisha.Faggart@atriumhealth.org

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.