Director of Pediatric Neuropsychology - Part Time - Children's Hospital of Michigan - Detroit, MI

Job Description

Children's Hospital of Michigan is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and clinical support across multidisciplinary specialty programs. This role supports a high-demand patient population with complex neurological and medical conditions and plays a critical role in advancing neuropsychology services within a large academic children's hospital.

The Licensed Psychologist is responsible and accountable for the delivery of hospital-based psychological services. Specific responsibilities include psychological assessment, crisis intervention, neuropsychological assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, attendance at team/family conferences, collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and physicians, and documentation. Other responsibilities may include participation in performance improvement or other hospital committees, adherence to hospital and department goals/objectives, policies and procedures, and professional standards of practice and ethics.

Clinical Services

• Conduct outpatient and inpatient neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients (ages 221)
• Assess and manage patients with a wide range of conditions, including:
  • Acquired neurological conditions
  • Epilepsy and epilepsy surgery candidates
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Stroke and sickle cell disease
  • Neuro-oncology and neurosurgical conditions
  • Brain infections and metabolic/toxic conditions
• Provide consultation and follow-up care through specialty clinics, including:
  • Concussion Clinic
  • Epilepsy Surgery Clinic
  • IBD Clinic
• Participate in inpatient rehabilitation assessments and support early recovery evaluations
• Perform or support specialized procedures, including electrical stimulation mapping

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Serve as the dedicated Neuropsychologist for key treatment programs, including:
  • Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
  • Neuro-Oncology and Tuberous Sclerosis services
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation teams, and specialty providers to guide patient care and treatment planning

Program Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership as Director of Neuropsychology Services
• Co-direct the Neuropsychology Internship Training Program
• Contribute to departmental strategy, program growth, and service development
• Support administration of the Behavioral Psychology Unit
• Manage patient referrals, including triage of community and internal referrals

Operational Oversight

• Oversee Neuropsychology Lab operations, including:
  • Equipment procurement and maintenance
  • Patient scheduling and workflow coordination
  • Referral triage and case management
• Manage administrative and billing processes related to neuropsychology services

Education & Supervision

• Serve as faculty within the CHM Psychology Training Program
• Supervise neuropsychology trainees and psychologists as needed
• Support ongoing professional development and mentorship

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Psychology; Graduate degree.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology
• Completion of APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology
• Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology preferred
• Experience in pediatric neuropsychology strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary clinical teams

Experience:

Required: Internship and/or clinical experience in Rehabilitation Psychology/Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology and Neuropsychology

Required Experience

• Minimum 35 years of clinical experience in neuropsychological assessment, with a strong focus on pediatric populations
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations across a wide range of conditions, including:
  • Epilepsy and epilepsy surgery candidacy
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Stroke and acquired neurological conditions
  • Neuro-oncology and complex medical comorbidities
• Experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including acute care and rehabilitation environments
• Proven ability to support multidisciplinary clinical teams and contribute to integrated care planning

Certifications:

Required: Licensed psychologist. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology with formal specialization in Neuropsychology
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology
• Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP) strongly preferred