Pacific Northwest Neuropsychology Society

My colleague, Kris Rhoads & I, are seeking neuropsychologists in the greater Puget Sound area who are interested in conducting neuropsychological evaluations on adults with ADD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, to serve as referral sources for our large multi-clinic medical center. . Our practice is primarily geared to adults with acquired cognitive dysfunctions rather than childhood acquired learning disorders. If interested in evaluating these individuals, please Email me your name, town where you practice, and business phone number for patients to call you. Thank you.

Rochelle Winnett, PhD, ABPP (Rp)
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neurosciences Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA 9811
Email: Rochelle.Winnett@vmmc.org
(7/10)

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC), in Seattle, WA, is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW). Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.

HMC is looking for an outstanding PSYCHOMETRIST SUPERVISOR to join our Neuropsychology Test team! The Psychometrist Supervisor instructs others in testing methods, establishes uniform standards and procedures in the laboratory, writes training materials, directly supervises staff, and administers and scores standardized and specialized tests. The Psychometrist Supervisor has the ability to modify the testing situation more independently to assure maximum performance from the patient.

Responsibilities: Collects neuropsychological data pertinent to the interpretation of the tests by the Neuropsychologist. Assists in the interviewing and recommendation of applicants; conducts training; assigns, schedules, and delegates work tasks; writes and instructs staff in testing techniques; and conducts workshops in a variety of test batteries. Maintains records of clinic activity to assist with quality control and/or billing; analyzes potentially confounding variables and their effects on testing situations; and reviews test data to ensure conformance to requirements. Establishes standard testing procedures and policies including redesign of test forms and lab records. Evaluates and implements new tests within the laboratory.

Salary: $4239.00 - $5887.00 per month. This is a full-time position. (Days/occasional weekends). HMC offers excellent benefits, including generous vacation leave and excellent retirement and healthcare options. Requirements: Master's Degree in psychology or related field with emphasis in tests and measurement AND three years of experience in psychological testing OR Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science AND five years of experience in psychological testing OR equivalent education/experience. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

To view and/or apply for this position, visit www.washington.edu/jobs, click on “Staff Jobs”, choose the “External Candidates” option and enter 64243 in the “Req Search” field.

Contact:
Julie Wyszynski
Healthcare Recruiter
(206) 598-5098
juliewy@uw.edu
(7/10)

The Department of Psychology at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is recruiting for a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Responsibilities include the evaluation of Service Members, retirees, and family member beneficiaries who have known or suspected brain dysfunction. Referrals are received from both inpatient and outpatient services. Consultation with other healthcare professionals, administrators, and unit Commanders is required. There are opportunities to participate in department education, training, and supervisory activities.

Qualifications include licensure in any US state, a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree from an APA-accredited program, with an APA-accredited internship. Candidates must have advanced training in Neuropsychology and be eligible for Board Certification in the profession (see NAN definition of a Clinical Neuropsychologist). Current Board Certification a plus. Experience in working with soldiers and/or veterans is highly desirable. The 2010 salary range at the GS-13 level is $87306-$113496. Qualified applicants may also be eligible for a retention allowance.

The Department of Psychology at MAMC is a leader in the field of military psychology research and the application of empirically based treatments for Service Members and their families. The Department includes an APA approved pre-doctoral Internship, a post-doctoral Residency, and a post-doctoral Fellowship in pediatric psychology. MAMC is co-located with Fort Lewis in the southern Puget Sound region of western Washington State. The Neuropsychology Clinic currently has 2 Neuropsychologists and 3 psychometrists. While the installation is less than an hour from Seattle and SeaTac International Airport, the alpine playgrounds of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains are within an easy drive, as are Pacific Ocean beaches.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information contact:

PSYCHOLOGY INTERN SEEKING WORK EXPERIENCE/MENTORING/SUPERVISION
I am Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University, an APA accredited school. I am currently completing my internship at the VA at American Lake with my final a rotation in neuropsychology at the Memory Wellness Clinic. My internship ends in August and I still have approximately one year before I will graduate. I very much want to continue on in the field of neuropsychology. Therefore, I am hoping to secure a very part time position working for a neuropsychologist in the area during this next year. I am primarily interested in gaining more experience and supervision, as well as maintaining the excellent skills and knowledge base that I developed during my internship. I am looking for a neuropsychologist who could use someone and who would be willing to and is interested in mentoring and supervision. My long term plan is to apply for post doc positions in neuropsychology for the fall of 2011.

By way of introduction, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and CDP with over 15 years experience. I worked in community mental health much of that time as both a clinician and clinical supervisor. I was a lecturer at the University of Washington-Tacoma and taught undergraduate courses in Theories of Personality, Chemical Dependency, and Research Methods. I maintain a small general private practice as part of a psychology group near Swedish Hospital in Seattle. I am a PNNS member at the associate level.

Scott Hunt, MA, Psychology Intern
GRECC, Bldg 85, Mail A-182-GRECC
VA Puget Sound HCS, American Lake Div.
Desk: (253)583-2059
Toll free: 800-329-8387 x72059
Fax: (253) 589--4073
scott.hunt@va.gov
(6/10)

Northwest Neurobehavioral Institute (NNI) is seeking a psychologist and/or a masters level psychotherapist to join our group practice. See our website at www.spokanebrain.com to learn more about our practice. We offer psychological, neuropsychological, and educational services and our current providers need help meeting the needs of our referral sources.

Applicants must be licensed in Washington or be immediately license eligible. Psychologists must have completed an APA accredited doctoral program and, preferably, an APA or APPIC accredited internship program. Masters level applicants must be two-years post licensure. Applicants must be willing work at least 25 billable (e.g., client) hours per week.

We are seeking providers with expertise that includes some or all of the following: assessment of children or adults, behavioral intervention, training and experience working with children on the autism spectrum, attachment and early development, individual and group therapy.

We offer a supportive and stable work environment, full office support staff that includes all scheduling and billing, flexible schedule, weekly case consultation and research review, a beautiful downtown location in a building with many amenities, and a commitment to integrity and expert care in our practice.

If interested, please forward your CV.

Christine R. Guzzardo, Ph.D.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Northwest Neurobehavioral Institute

Spokane, WA

509-456-3600

www.spokanebrain.com

dr.guzzardo@spokanebrain.com
(6/10)

The Tova Company is looking for a neuropsychologist to write some white papers on our objective measure of attention and it's use in identifying attention difficulties in people with ADHD, TBI and other conditions. This could evolve into helping us with newsletters and web content as we are upgrading our website. We are a small company looking to make a difference in the lives of the clinicians who use the T.O.VA. and the lives of their patients. We have 20 years of research data as well as ongoing research into ADHD, TBI in veterans, vitamin deficiencies, symptom exaggeration and the impact of cerebral malaria on cognition to name a few. If you are someone who likes to write and would enjoy the challenge of helping promote the use of objective measures for attention assessment and treatment, we want to talk with you. Please send an e-mail to chris@thetovacompany.com if this is of interest to you.

Chris Holder, CEO

The Tova Company

chris@thetovacompany.com
(6/10)

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Seattle Children's, the Pacific Northwest’s premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to meeting the needs of children and their families. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients and families we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. If you would like to do some of your best work-your life’s work-Children’s has excellent opportunities waiting for you.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Psychometrist to join our team! In this important role, you will administer and score psychological tests and measures under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. You will perform testing within our rehabilitation psychology program. Clients include inpatients and outpatients, 4-21 years of age.

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and at least two years of experience in administration of psychological and neuropsychological tests to children are required. Experience in a pediatric medical setting and testing persons with traumatic brain injury are desirable.

At Seattle Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.SeattleChildrens.org/jobs. Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.