Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist, Brain Tumor Center - Department of Neurological Surgery
University of California San Francisco
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Nov-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
College / University
Internal Number: 5773615
Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist, Brain Tumor Center - Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Health
The Brain Tumor Center (BTC) at UCSF is recruiting a faculty Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist to provide clinical neuropsychological services within the Division of Neuropsychology and Behavioral Sciences as part of the Department of Neurological Surgery. This role will provide neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation, as well as related health psychology interventions to support the unique needs of the brain tumor patient and their loved ones served by our department. This role would primarily focus on improving the quality of life of patients and their loved ones by addressing the complex interplay of cognitive, emotional, and neurological sequelae common to this population through the use of evidenced based cognitive rehabilitation and health psychology interventions. The position is embedded within the Neurocognitive Care Service at the UCSF Brain Tumor Center, candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, individual/group intervention, cancer care, and providing evidence-based health psychology interventions.
Qualified candidates will possess a PhD or PsyD degree (or equivalent degree), two years of postgraduate training in Clinical Neuropsychology, experience working with cancer populations, experience providing neuropsychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, and health psychology interventions to medical populations, and complete requirements for medical staff credentialing at the time of appointment. A current license to practice Psychology in the state of California is required. Additional preferred qualifications include Board Certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology, teaching/mentoring experience, and individuals who are multi-lingual with competencies to provide neuropsychological evaluations for non-English populations (written and spoken proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is particularly desirable). Candidate's CV or cover letter must state current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and statement of contributions to diversity, as well as the names, titles, and email addresses of three peer references who we may contact directly at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05358.
Application Requirements: • Curriculum Vitae: CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, licensure, etc.) • Cover Letter • Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/programs-resources/faculty-recruitment/contributions-statement • Statement of Research (optional) • Statement of Teaching (optional) • Three peer references (contact information only)
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.