About this role
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 2–21) • 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
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 3–5 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
Physical Demands: