Neuropsychologist

Overview

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Healthcare Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Clinical Research, Confidentiality, Consultation, Mental Health, Researching

Certifications: None

Experience: 2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as Neuropsychologist supporting mission critical work on an exciting program. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Neuropsychologist supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Neuropsychologist joining our team.

The Neuropsychologist will provide screening, neuropsychological assessment, treatment, referral, consultation, education, and administer and score neuropsychological test batteries (including cognitive and personality test instruments) to military Special Operations Forces personnel.

How a Neuropsychologist will Make an Impact:

• Perform assessments using interview, formal psychological testing and consultation. Administers routine or standardized neuropsychological tests. Uses standardized procedures to score various tests. Records data in/on appropriate files, records, and/or electronic health records. Complete all documentation on healthcare encounters within 72 business hours.
• Selects established diagnostic evaluation procedures. Gathers case history, complaints or other problem-related information for use in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients.
• Interprets validity and significance of data collected, prepares written notes that integrate behavioral observations and test data; makes recommendations for further action.
• Maintains accurate and current notes in patient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation, treatment and/or clinical outcome, as required.
• Oversee clinic psychometrists and mental health technicians in their day-to-day testing functions.
• Observes and records patients’ behavior during testing in appropriate records. Tabulates test results.
• Utilizes computer software and pre-designed database to enter, retrieve, and update patient assessment data.
• Writes neuropsychological reports to referring provider based on the results of neuropsychological data while also considering patient neuro-imaging findings, laboratory data, medical history, psychiatric history and presenting complaints.
• Monitors the supply of neuropsychological testing materials and coordinates the ordering of needed supplies with the supervising Neuropsychologist and the responsible noncommissioned officer.
• Provides basic training in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological test instruments, as well as interview techniques, to military and civilian trainees as appropriate.
• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
• Practices within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and Military Treatment Facility standards and privileges.
• Establishes psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders, including providing psychological treatment for individuals and groups, helping medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries, and assisting in rehabilitation of patients.
• Provides and/or administers psychological evaluations required by military schools and/or programs.
• Provides consultation and program development regarding patient compliance with accepted medical treatment.
• Assists and participates in special event information seminars.
• Conducts command directed mental health evaluations performed IAW DoW Directive 6490.4.
• Conducts neuro-psychological evaluations required as part of the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), TDRL (Temporary Disability Retirement List) status review, Physical Evaluation Board…