About the role#
Patton State Hospital is hiring a full-time, 12-month limited term Neuropsychology Fellow. You will work under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and the local Senior Psychologist Supervisor. This position is based in a forensic psychiatric hospital setting, providing care to patients who are forensically or civilly committed.
What you'll do#
- Select, administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological tests.
- Complete brief and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for patients with cognitive impairments.
- Make recommendations regarding patient admission, discharge, and therapeutic activities.
- Conduct individual and group psychotherapy, including behavior modification and specialized treatment for cognitively impaired patients.
- Lead discipline-specific group treatments, such as cognitive remediation and competency restoration groups.
- Consult with medical staff regarding patient status and participate in treatment team and professional meetings.
- Supervise interns and practicum students.
- Collaborate with other clinical disciplines.
- Observe and intervene in disruptive or assaultive behavior.
- Initiate, design, and report on neuropsychological research or program evaluation, including the potential for writing articles for publication or analyzing statistics.
What you'll need#
- A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, required prior to starting the position.
- Current registration in the APPCN Match.
- Submission of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD 678).
- A cover letter detailing your fellowship fit, neuropsychology training, dissertation defense status, clinical interests, and research interests.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Official transcripts from all graduate schools attended.
- A personal statement.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A table listing all neuropsychological tests administered under qualified supervision, including administration and interpretation counts.
- A fully de-identified neuropsychological assessment, including test scores and supporting data.
Location & details#
- This position is located at Patton State Hospital in California.
- Work modality is on-site.
- Employment is full-time for a 12-month limited term.
- Hiring is contingent upon passing a drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance.
About State of California
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