Spanish Bilingual Neuropsychologist

We are recruiting for a motivated Spanish Bilingual Neuropsychologist to join our team!

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Department

OBHS Mental Heath Pro-Fee

The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.
· Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
· Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
· Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024

Job Summary
Provides clinical neuropsychological assessment in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical guidance to students, residents and fellows. Participates as a member of Behavioral Health Services and the Psychology Training Program including teaching for the predoctoral internship and other psychology trainees as needed. This position requires fluency in Spanish and English, as the provider will evaluate bilingual individuals, as well as monolingual Spanish and English speakers.
Essential Functions:

• Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Provide neuropsychological assessment (e.g., neurocognitive, ability, achievement, and personality testing) to individuals referred by providers within and external to the Denver Health system.
  • Review prior records and radiological reports, and integrate them with test results and interview data, as appropriate.
  • Provide timely written documentation of assessment findings and recommendations in the patient medical record, as appropriate.
  • Write professional neuropsychological reports in a timely fashion.
  (40%)
• Consultation
  • Provide consultation regarding neuropsychological and psychological issues to inpatient and outpatient medical services as well as referring treatment providers as warranted by referred cases.
  • Provide recommendations regarding intervention, treatment, and/or rehabilitation strategies as requested by the referring team or treatment provider.
  • Provide guidance to psychology practicum students, psychology predoctoral residents, and psychology postdoctoral fellows in collaboration with the Psychology Training Directors and other training faculty.
  • Participate in activities within Behavioral Health Services.
  (40%)
• Education and academic activities
  • Participate in teaching as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology.
  • Participate in academic efforts in research and in professional writing.
  • Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
  (20%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree PhD or PsyD from an accredited program in a relevant psychology specialty including an accredited internship, preferably with a focus in neuropsychology Required and
• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Two-year formal post-doctoral fellowship/residency in neuropsychology meeting currently accepted training guidelines (e.g., Houston Conference, 1998) Required and
• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Board Certification or eligible for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology Required

Work Experience:

Licenses:

• PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge in domains relevant to neuropsychological assessment including: general psychology, clinical psychology, brain-behavior relationships, and neuropsychological foundations.
• Advanced skills in assessment (neuropsychological and psychological), treatment/intervention, and consultation.
• Has knowledge and experience needed to conduct supervision with advanced psychology trainees.
• Possesses skills needed to participate effectively in a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced ability to participate in teaching other professionals and can participate as a faculty member with the psychology internship and training program.
• Possesses advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Has knowledge of effective psychological practice in medical settings.
• Knowledge of EPIC, Microsoft Office Suite, and neuropsychological test scoring software Preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$126,980.00 - $143,800.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.