Psychologist

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is the only state and federally funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) in Orange County. UCI MIND is funded through a grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and has a rich tradition of basic and clinical research in the fields of brain aging and cognitive disorders. Our mission is to discover means to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We also commit substantial effort to community outreach and education, with the goals of keeping the community abreast of our progress, sharing learnings that can help community members reduce their risk for dementia, and increasing awareness of the need for research volunteers to accelerate progress toward improved medical care.

To learn more about the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at UCI MIND, visit https://mind.uci.edu/adrc/about/

Your Role on the Team

The Psychologist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical and research team at the UCI Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) within UCI MIND. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the UCI MIND ADRC, the incumbent will administer standardized cognitive and related assessments to older adult research participants and patients enrolled in the ADRC's longitudinal cohort, clinical trials, and related clinical research projects. The role also supports additional collaborative clinical programs involving neuropsychological and structured assessments.

Primary responsibilities include (1) Administer routine and complex batteries of neuropsychological and other structured clinical assessments to patients and research participants, (2) scoring and interpretation of psychometric tests, (3) interview and collect data from patients/participants and caregivers, (4) consensus diagnosis and research data analysis with research clinician team, (5) report writing and documentation, and (6) assist with screening and scheduling of patients/participants. This role requires empathy and attentiveness to the physical and psychological needs of older adults and individuals with neurocognitive disorders.

The incumbent should be comfortable functioning within an academic research setting and is expected to participate in research studies as part of routine duties. The role also includes training responsibilities and shared oversight and supervision of neuropsychology and other trainees.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Minimum of one-year experience in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests
• Candidates should have strong knowledge of the following: * Foundational knowledge of neuropsychological assessment, including standardized cognitive tests commonly used in aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease research. * Understanding of major neurocognitive disorders, including diagnostic criteria, clinical presentations, and progression patterns. * Familiarity with clinical research methods, including study protocols, data collection procedures, and human subjects' protection. * Working knowledge of academic medical center operations, multidisciplinary care models, and procedures for clinical documentation. * Awareness of cultural, linguistic, and educational factors that influence neuropsychological test validity and participant performance.
• Work effectively with older adults and individuals with cognitive impairment, demonstrating patience, sensitivity, and adaptability.
• Adhere to research protocols and maintain high data quality standards in a fast-paced academic research environment.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment when interacting with cognitively vulnerable populations.
• Learn and apply new assessment tools, research procedures, and emerging scientific practices
• Contribute to the training and supervision of students and trainees, providing guidance while modeling professional practice
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, IRB, and institutional ethical guidelines
• California Psychology License
• Minimum of one-year experience in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests. One year of post-doctoral experience in psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; California Psychology License; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

Preferred:

• Proficient in administering standardized cognitive and functional assessments used in clinical research and clinical trials (e.g., ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, MoCA, neuropsychological batteries).
• Strong data collection and data entry skills, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency across electronic databases (e.g., REDCap, web-based trial platforms).
• Skill in handling protocol-driven procedures, including completing case report forms (CRFs), capturing adverse events, and documenting protocol deviations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with participants, caregivers, clinical teams, study coordinators, and investigators.
• Effective teamwork skills to collaborate within interdisciplinary trial teams (neurology, nursing, regulatory, imaging, biomarker labs).
• Competence in managing complex visit schedules and supporting participant flow in multi-step research or trial visits.

Special Conditions:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited university or professional school approved by the American Psychological Association, including didactic and experimental training in neuropsychology. Candidates should have pre-doctoral training or rotation/specialized training in neuropsychology. Individuals will have accrued, or are close to accruing, the required number of specialized hours of formal post-doctoral training for licensure, preferably in neuropsychology working in a medical setting. Candidates who are within 3-months of completing and passing the EPPP and Jurisprudence exams may be considered. Candidates with more extensive experience may also be considered for this position.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $118,198.65- $127,956.02 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization