Neuropsychologist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Psychologist provides counseling and psychological assessment and testing within an outpatient program. Performs assessment, testing for individual, family and group counseling. Coordinates and implements the treatment plan. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Services are provided to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples using knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. In concert with psychiatrists, maintains a team approach in treating patients. Adheres to professional and ethical guidelines as outlined by mental health care organizations and associations.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

• Gratifying to work with different patient populations
• Opportunity for further didactics and other educational opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a growing department/service line
• Harmonious, team oriented working environment

WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Typical working schedule Monday-Friday 7:30a – 4p
• No call, weekends or holidays
• Opportunity to work virtually one day per week

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Conducting scientific studies of behavior patterns and cognitive function
• Observing and interviewing individuals, recording the interactions
• Researching psychological, emotional, behavioral or organizational patterns and identifying issues
• Diagnosing potential disorders
• Discussing possible methods of treatment with patients
• Researching and writing papers on clinical psychology issues and disorders
• Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan. Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program.
• Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required by departmental needs and standards.
• Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychological theory and practice. Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health. Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
• Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.
• Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served. Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines. Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical recommendations. Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.
• Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
• Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.
• Supports community and/or network departments and service lines by speaking at support groups, teaching about mental wellness related topics, providing stress management seminars and like duties as assigned.
• Provides Psychological services (psychotherapy via video, tele-therapy through hospital vetted format) as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Clinical PsyD or PHD in clinical Psychology or related area
• Prefer graduate from a Neuropsychological curriculum.
• Prefer rehab psychology or Neuropsychology internship and 2 year post doc.
• Clinical training shall include diagnostic skills and clinical interventions which meet accepted and current standards of care
• Must be knowledgeable in Neuropsychological Assessment and Psychological related to Psychiatric Diagnosis assessments
• Outpatient evaluations, Neuropsychological Testing, Report Writing & Interpretation, Feedback, Therapy
• Must be able to perform pre-surgical epilepsy evaluations and potentially Wada’s.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Able to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).  Positive interpersonal skills required. Sits stands and walks for extended periods of time. Requires some light lifting.  Potential for participation in therapeutic recreational activities.

Sit up to 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time.  Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.  Walking for up to 6 hours per day.  Frequently lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 10 pounds.  Rarely lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 75 pounds.  Frequently stooping and bending.  Frequently reaching above shoulder level.  Frequently handling, firm grasping and twisting & turning as it relates to performing procedures. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.  Must be able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and presentations.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.  It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.  The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.  In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. 

St. Luke’s has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call. This is the second year in a row that St. Luke’s has been recognized as a Top Workplace.  In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be designated a Top Workplace in 2024.

In 2024, St. Luke's was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 ranked employer in Pennsylvania and the #1 ranked health care employer in the state by Forbes Magazine.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES:  COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

As a leading healthcare provider, St. Luke’s University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community.  As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment.   Effective immediately, St. Luke’s is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment.  Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.  

Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information.  St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers.