Neuropsychologist/ Portsmouth Virginia / Locum or Permanent


Washington-Harris Group
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Post Date: Mar 15, 2024
Job Type: MD
Position Type: Locum or Permanent
Specialty: Psychologist
Board Certification: Board Certified
Call Rotation: Yes
Visa Sponsor: No
Location: Virginia - Portsmouth
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Description
Duties: The HCW shall perform the following duties:

Provide consultation, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning for all disorders defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders to adult beneficiaries, including but not limited to:

* Organic mental disorders
* Psychotic disorders
* Schizophrenia
* Delusional disorders
* Mood disorders
* Anxiety disorders
* Somatoform disorders
* Psychoactive substance use disorders
* Sleep disorders
* Factitious disorders
* Impulse control disorders
* Psychological factors affecting physical condition
* Disorders usually first evident in infancy, childhood, or adolescence that manifest in an adult patient such as, eating disorders and gender-identity disorders
* Conditions not attributable to a mental disorder that are a focus of attention or treatment
* Sexual disorders
* Adjustment disorders
* Personality disorders
* Dissociative disorders
* Post-traumatic stress syndrome
*Traumatic brain injuries

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to:

* Interviewing
* Major types of psychotherapy including: short term, long term, psychodynamic, family, marital, group, individual and behavioral therapy
* Community outreach (e.g., health promotion and command consultation)
* Mental status examination
* Crisis intervention
* Case management for cognitively impaired individuals
* Medical discharge planning
* Psychosocial history taking
* Neuropsychological test administration and interpretation
* Cognitive rehabilitation services

Conduct assessments and collaborate with other clinicians in the treatment of patients with known or suspected brain dysfunction.

Participate, as requested, in the clinical psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs offered through the Psychology Department (for no more than 5% of the HCW’s time). This participation may take the form of direct proctoring of trainees performing clinical activities, provision of didactic presentations, and/or participation in training, committee meetings, and other committee activities. Additionally, the HCW participates in approved research projects.

Skills
A one year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology or the equivalent in specialized training and supervised practice.

Notes
8 HOURS OF PTO FOR EVERY 80 HOURS WORKED, CEU ASSISTANCE FOR JOB RELATED COURSES AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED


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