Neuropsychologist
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Neuropsychologist US-OR-PORTLAND Job ID: 24-41033 Type: Regular
Full-Time Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus Overview The Legacy
mission of making life better for others includes the whole person.
Our psychologists focus on the mental, emotional and behavioral
health of a variety of patients. For some, this is their primary
reason for seeking medical attention; for others, a contributing
factor has weakened their psychological state. No matter the
circumstances, their cases must be viewed with professionalism and
compassion. Are you committed to improving the psychological
well-being of patients and giving them the best possible chance for
strong mental health? If so, we invite you to consider joining the
Legacy community. This position i s for Inpatient Rehab services at
the Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of O regon, a 36 bed CARF
accredited, adult post-acute medical rehabilitation unit . The
neuropsychologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats emotional,
neurocognitive, and behavioral problems or disorders affecting
adult and/or geriatric patients. Service s are provided for
patients whose cognitive or psychological disturbance is secondary
to or adversely affecting management of a primary medical problem.
Participates as a member of the treatment team, following
established department, program and professional standards, to
provide guidance to other members regarding management of
emotional, behavioral, cognitive and family system problems. Has
specialized knowledge regarding evaluation and treatment of
emotional coping, mental and psychological status and behavior that
promotes positive adaptation to disability as well as
neuropsychological adjustment to new cognitive and physical
impairments. P erforms psychodiagnostic and/or neuropsychological
assessment and testing inthe inpatient setting as needed to
diagnose and plan treatment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment. Provides consultative support to staff and families.
Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology
with specialized post-doctoral training in neuropsychology
preferred. Experience: At least one year of post-doctoral
experience in inpatient hospital-based neuropsychological or rehab
psychology servcies preferred. Preference given to persons who have
completed a formal hospital-based two-year doctoral training
program. Skills: Demonstrated competencies in assessment and
treatment of emotional, neurocognitive and behavioral disorders in
adult and/or geriatric patients (depending upon population served
by specific position). Demonstrated competency in assessment and
treatment of cognitive and psychological problems secondary to,
associated with, and/or exacerbating medical conditions.
Demonstrated competency in consultation to staff of all levels in a
medical setting. Current licensure as a psychologist by the
applicable State Board of Psychologist Examiners. Must be eligible
for membership in the hospital medical staff. LEGACY’S VALUES IN
ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled. For additional
information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at
EPENDERG@LHS.ORG PIa357830abd8e-37456-36057175
Keywords: Legacy Health, Hillsboro , Neuropsychologist, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
