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Contact:
Susan Van de Weghe
Recruiter
Ability Beyond
203.826.3027
susan.vandeweghe@abilitybeyond.org<mailto:susan.vandeweghe@abilitybeyond.org>
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
This is a great opportunity for recent graduate or experienced professional. We will
consider part time or full time and a hybrid schedule.
Description
We are looking for Licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide therapy and psychological
evaluations to adults with Cognitive and Developmental Disorders. The
neuropsychologist's responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, and treating
brain-based disorders, exploring different treatments and their effectiveness on
diminishing brain functionality, and considering impact cognitive, emotional, and
behavioral functioning. The caseload consists of adult individuals receiving services
from Ability Beyond through our clinic, day programs and group homes. To be successful as
a neuropsychologist, you should have a thorough understanding of neuroscience, psychology,
psychopathology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You should have strong clinical skills,
be detail-oriented, and have a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.
Ability Beyond strives to be innovative and technologically advanced - the ideal candidate
would be interested in continuing to grow and develop as the organization progresses in
efficiencies and overall impact to the people we serve.
Responsibilities Include:
* Administers Cognitive, Academic, Emotional, and/or Psychological Assessments and
Neuropsychological Assessments as appropriate to assigned individuals.
* Interprets the results of Psychological Evaluations to clients, family members, and
staff to facilitate program planning.
* Plans and carries out programs of Psychological intervention to enable clients to
obtain maximal emotional growth and development. Treatment programs may include:
Individual, group or family therapy; behavior modification.
* Documents all required reports in accordance with Ability Beyond's reporting
systems.
* Implements in-service training programs as necessary to management and staff
supporting individuals.
* Assists the Rehabilitation Services in New York, as well as Behavioral Services
organization wide in analyzing the need for staff training around behavioral or other
issues related to Psychological Services, and recommends appropriate training options.
* Recommends the purchase and/or repair of equipment, materials, or supplies to the
Behavioral Services Manager.
* Completes documentation and billing records as required and on a timely basis.
* Consults with other members of the team in regards to behavioral problems, emotional
difficulties, and cognitive deficits of consumers.
* Prepares for, and participates in, interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, or
other meetings as appropriate.
Position Requirements:
* Must hold a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology from an
accredited school.
* Extensive internship or postdoctoral experience with neurologically impaired
population or clinical neuropsychology, preferred.
* Must have a Connecticut or New York State License to practice as a Psychologist, and
be eligible to obtain the other state within one year of employment (Ability Beyond will
pay for 2nd licensure)
* At least one (1) year of experience in a health or rehabilitation facility
required.
* Understanding of ethical and professional standards as established by the American
Psychological Association.
* Interest and ability to participate in continuing education activities to further
personal and professional development.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We are seeking a full-time and/or part-time candidate willing to support our CT and NY
regions. We offer a generous benefit package, opportunities for growth and advancement,
and a culture of appreciation and innovation. Join our team today!
At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our
organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the
opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve
3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support
employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group
Disability Solutions.
For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with
physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part
of their communities.
Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and
Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices
that are being recognized and adopted on a national level.
Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported
living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve
to live full and rewarding lives.
We are always going beyond - to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home,
enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity.
We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job
functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do
not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or
(c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)