Neuropsychology Technician-Psychiatry Full Time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job 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)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.