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Henry Ford Health System

Behavioral Neurologist

Detroit, MI · On-site

$293K - $366K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

The Memory Clinic team provides comprehensive evaluation and care for patients with memory concerns. Our Center for Cognitive Health focused on early diagnosis and intervention for Alzheimer ...

Albanymed

Psychiatrist

Albany, NY · On-site

$240K - $250K/yr

Provide direct adult or child and adolescent hospital based and outpatient care Hospital and memory clinic consultation ECT and TMS Education and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical ...

The Ins

Assistant Professor in Neurology

Nashville, TN · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

In addition to providing outpatient care through the multidisciplinary Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology Division Memory Clinic, there is the potential for protected time for the appropriate candidate ...

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Northern Light Health

Psychiatry Physician

Bangor, ME · On-site

$269K - $292K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mood and Memory Clinic, Robert C. Strauss Neurocognitive Research Program, and The Maine Rural Dementia Training Project * Participate in teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and family ...

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How much do memory clinic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for memory clinic in the United States is $34.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a memory clinic?

A memory clinic is a specialized medical facility focused on assessing, diagnosing, and managing memory problems, such as those associated with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. These clinics typically have a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, psychologists, and nurses, who work together to provide comprehensive evaluations and recommend appropriate treatments or support services. Memory clinics also offer guidance and education for patients and their families to help them manage cognitive changes and plan for the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a memory clinic nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Memory Clinic Nurse, you need expertise in cognitive assessments, dementia care, and patient-centered nursing, usually supported by a nursing degree and relevant licensure. Familiarity with tools such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), electronic health records, and specialized dementia screening software is typical. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills are crucial for supporting patients and families through challenging diagnoses. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering accurate assessments, empathetic care, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a sensitive clinical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a memory clinic and how can they be managed?

Professionals in a memory clinic often encounter challenges such as communicating complex diagnoses to patients and families, managing patients with varying degrees of cognitive impairment, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Navigating emotional conversations and building trust with patients and caregivers are essential skills. Staying updated on best practices in dementia care, collaborating closely with neurologists, psychologists, and social workers, and participating in ongoing training can help address these challenges and provide optimal patient support.

What is the difference between Memory Clinic vs Neuropsychologist?

AspectMemory ClinicNeuropsychologist
CredentialsTypically requires a medical degree or specialized training in memory disordersRequires a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) and licensure
Work EnvironmentSpecialized clinics focusing on memory and cognitive assessmentsHospitals, clinics, or private practice conducting psychological and neurocognitive evaluations
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare settings for memory-related diagnosesUsed across healthcare, research, and educational settings for cognitive assessment

Memory clinics primarily focus on diagnosing and treating memory disorders, often involving multidisciplinary teams. Neuropsychologists conduct detailed cognitive assessments, including memory testing, but their scope extends to broader neurocognitive functions. While both roles involve memory evaluation, memory clinics are specialized centers, whereas neuropsychologists work across various settings with a wider range of cognitive issues.

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Infographic showing various Memory Clinic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,002 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Division Head of Behavioral Neurology

Henry Ford Medical Group

Detroit, MI

$317K - $396K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Henry Ford Medical Group's Department of Neurology is seeking a board-certified Neurologist to serve as Division Head of Behavioral Neurology, providing leadership for our clinical and research programs in aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Our Division Head will be passionate about treating patients in various stages and etiologies of cognitive decline. The Memory Clinic team provides comprehensive evaluation and care for patients with memory concerns. The Center for Cognitive Health focused on early diagnosis and intervention for Alzheimer's disease, providing the latest diagnostic modalities and treatment of memory loss and dementia, including PET imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, genetic testing, EEGs, neuropsychology. 

The Behavioral Neurology team includes a behavioral neurologist, two geriatric psychiatrists, an advanced practice provider, two social workers, infusion nurse coordinator plus solid nursing and administrative support.  Our program has 30 years of experience in the medical management of Alzheimer's and dementia, with a UCNS-approved behavioral neurology fellowship training program. Our busy clinical practice treats over 800 individual memory patients per year and includes the use of the latest tools to diagnose the stages of memory loss and dementia. 

The successful candidate will:

  •         Assume the Paul C. Alandt Endowed Chair of Behavioral Neurology, which is specifically intended to support efforts towards reducing the burden of dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions. 
  •         Provide visionary leadership to expand our robust clinical trials unit to include government and industry-funded trials in Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. 
  •         Elevate the Henry Ford Center for Cognitive Health, focusing on early diagnosis and intervention for Alzheimer's disease.
  •         Provide direct patient care and educational endeavors including a teaching role with medical students and Neurology and Psychiatry residents as well as Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology fellows.

The Department of Neurology has a busy and active clinical trials unit with expertise in stroke, critical care, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neuromuscular disorders.  With nearly 60 neurologists, Henry Ford's Neuroscience Institute is one of the largest and most active in the Midwest, offering the most advanced neurologic medical and surgical therapies across all the major subspecialties, along with a robust residency and an array of fellowship offerings. As an academic program, we are active in clinical trials and neurology research. 

Opportunity includes:

  •         Conducting population-based epidemiological studies and clinical trials in Behavioral Neurology. 
  •         Collaborating with the NIH-Funded Henry Ford Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program, which will collect genetic information and biological samples from 180,000  patients in the Henry Ford Health System, and over 1 million patients nationally. 
  •         Working with our existing 10-person interdisciplinary Memory Clinic team at Henry Ford Hospital to elevate our Center for Cognitive Health.
  •  Developing and testing complimentary therapeutics in collaboration with the Henry Ford Center for Integrative Medicine and continue ongoing community outreach programs with the Greater Michigan Alzheimer's Association.
  •         Collaborating with our Department of Population Health, our basic science laboratories, and the Henry Ford Innovation Institute, which focuses on clinical and  translational research to fast-track scientific discovery from bench to bedside.
  •         A tenure-track academic appointment for those who qualify, through Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine and Wayne State School of Medicine.

If you are interested in learning more, please forward your CV via email to: Brien Smith, M.D. Department Chair of Neurology, c/o Laura Settles at lsettle2@hfhs.org or via the link.

  • Must be board certified in Neurology.
  • Must have completed or currently completing a Behavioral Neurology Fellowship.
  • A proven track record of successful, high impact funded clinical research is desired.

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Additional Information
  • Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
  • Department: Neurology - Clinical
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

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