What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doc Fellow - JFK position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Overview:
A Post Doc Fellow at Hackensack Meridian Health provides in-patient and out-patient neuropsychological evaluations and treatment under supervision, participates in continuing education and research activities.
Responsibilities:
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A Post Doc Fellow at Hackensack Meridian Health provides in-patient and out-patient neuropsychological evaluations and treatment under supervision, participates in continuing education and research activities.
- Demonstrates proficiency with appropriate range of neuropsychological assessment procedures; evaluates participants in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; ensures accuracy of administration, scoring and interpretation; interprets findings according to accepted principles' selects appropriate tests; formulates diagnostic and prognostic impressions supported by findings; exhibits knowledge of relevant diagnoses; formulates treatment recommendations based on relevant findings; provides effective clinical feedback.
- Develops treatment plans with appropriate objectives and methods; effectively implements, monitors and revises treatment objectives and methods; provides direct clinical interventions (individual and group) as appropriate; synthesizes multidisciplinary findings and provides effective direction to therapists; formulates and monitors cross-discipline goals and treatment methods; demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based interventions and their clinical application
- Maintains accurate records and documentation; submits accurate and timely billing statements and records; manages priorities effectively; participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review and other professional activities in accordance with goals of the department; fulfills academic requirements of position; obtains appropriate credentials and permits to practice and fulfill licensing requirements.
- Provides effective consultation to clinical staff based on assessment results and interpretations; provides effective consultation to referring physicians and other professionals involved in patient's care; provides effective consultation and education to patient family members and significant others
- Communicates effectively with professionals through verbal and written reports; effectively communicates evaluation findings and recommendations to patients and families; provides written evaluation and treatment reports within acceptable time frames.
- Conducts single-subject intervention and presents in accordance with acceptable presentation/ publication standards; participates in other research as appropriate to professional growth and development
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an accredited PhD or PsyD program in the field of Psychology.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology with didactic training and internship in an area relevant to Neuropsychology.
- Proficient in neuropsychological assessment procedures
Salary : $60,174