Technician III, Neuropsychology, Full time

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

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Description

The Technician III, Neuropsychology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Technician III, Neuropsychology, administers, scores and interprets psychological and neuropsychological tests for patients in an accurate, valid, and standardized manner to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow up of patients with various neurological health conditions. The Technician III, Neuropsychology assists in clinical supervision and training of Technician, Neuropsychology and practicum students. Clinical duties are supervised by a clinical neuropsychologist.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts clinical interviews and follow-up appointments to discuss testing results with patients and their families
• Selects appropriate tests and conducts comprehensive outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for a wide variety of referral questions and conditions including neurologic, neurodegenerative, transplant, neoplastic, cerebrovascular, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental syndromes
• Scores and analyzes neuropsychological testing results and prepares a comprehensive report of findings.
• Supervises doctoral students and neuropsychology technicians in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests, and preparing reports of results.
• Conducts bedside neuropsychological assessments of inpatients admitted for a variety of neurologic, neoplastic, cardiovascular, toxic/metabolic, psychiatric and developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries and systemic conditions with mental status changes
• Conducts pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological assessments and participates in intraoperative cortical mapping during awake craniotomies
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university OR will have degree conferred within 90 days of start date
• Completed Neuropsychology Internship prior to start date.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in neuropsychological test administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal assessment/treatment of patients with neuropsychological disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal testing instruments, scoring/administration, translation of scores.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.