Technician Neuropsychology-Psychiatry Full Time Days

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

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located on the Lake Forest hospital campus for the outpatient Psychiatry clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday.**

The Technician, 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, Neuropsychology, under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist, administers and scores 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.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains pre-approval for insurance coverage (provides information, conducts follow-up) by communicating with patient’s insurer. Communicates any obstacles so patient may be notified.
• Prepares testing instruments/supplies.
• Administers tests and performs other related procedures as directed by neuropsychologist.
• Conducts detailed behavioral observations and reports to neuropsychologist, obtains  direction for subsequent procedures.
• Scores neuropsychological tests, identifies appropriate normative values, translates scores, makes recommendations and coordinates treatment, prepares reports of behavioral observations and score levels for assistance in diagnosis.
• Coordinates with team to ensure that test supplies are adequate and up to date.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal assessment/treatment of patients with neuropsychological disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principal testing instruments, scoring/administration, translation of scores.

Preferred:

•  Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP)

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.