Neuropsychologist

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neuropsychologist, you will play a critical role in understanding the complex relationship between brain function and behavior, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for individuals facing neurological and psychological challenges. You will be instrumental in guiding patient care plans and enhancing their quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, interpret test results, and provide clear, insightful reports and feedback to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. You will be expected to diagnose cognitive and behavioral disorders, develop tailored rehabilitation strategies, offer cognitive remediation, and collaborate with neurologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to develop holistic treatment plans.

To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced doctoral-level training in neuropsychology, be licensed as a psychologist, have strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of neurological conditions and their impact on cognitive and emotional functioning.

• Provides appropriate and effective neuropsychological care as required to diagnose and treat the psychological manifestations of neurological, psychiatric, and medical conditions.
• Works collaboratively with the Department Chair, Practice Manager, and BNI senior leadership to ensure that high quality patient care is provided in an efficient and consistent manner.
• Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of psychometrists, as applicable.
• Participates in activities that improve patient access and patient satisfaction.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community health care providers to develop and encourage bi-directional patient referrals.
• Attends to medical records in a timely and appropriate manner to facilitate continuity of care, confidentiality of information, compliance with medical reporting standards, and accurate and timely billing of services.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctorate of Science PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology from regionally accredited program
• Two (2) years clinical experience as post-doctoral fellow in a clinical Neuropsychology training program
• Experience in Neuropsychological evaluation and treatment with a variety of medical patient populations 
• Self-directed in meeting requirements for clinical and academic productivity
• Fellowship training in clinical Neuropsychology and/or rehabilitation psychology
• Psychologist: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Two (2) years clinical neuropsychology experience in an APPCN accredited post-doctoral fellowship program or equivalent
• Experience with neurological and neurosurgical patient populations
• Experience in rehabilitation and/or psychotherapy