Emory

Psychological Specialist, Senior

Division
The Emory Clinic
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30329
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
TEC Neurology Cognitive HBC
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
149224
Job Category
Hidden (17365)
Schedule
8a-4:30p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $25.94/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $30.83/Hr.

Overview

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
  • And more

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Coordinates and conducts clinical or research activities related to the psychological evaluation and treatment of patients or research participants. Provides psychological, physiological and/or behavioral assessments of patients.
  • Administers a variety of neuropsychological tests which require advanced formal education to assess areas such as cognitive functioning, academic skills, personality and emotional development, and behavior.
  • Develops ideas to facilitate research studies and proposes ideas for new research studies.
  • Recruits, screens, and conducts clinical evaluations of potential participants.
  • Assists in determining their eligibility to participate in clinical trials.
  • Collects, compiles and analyzes data related to various psychological or behavioral studies. Extracts statistical data and prepares reports.
  • Conducts interviews and schedules regular visits with study participants and their caregivers.
  • Writes psychological reports and interprets results.
  • Provides consultation and advice concerning post-study therapy, interventions, and behavior management.
  • Educates patients concerning research procedures, investigational devices, and drugs.
  • Maintains accurate and complete documentation on the delivery of mental health care services for study participants. Makes referrals to mental health professionals or services.
  • May dispense medication in compliance with research protocols.
  • Maintains required documentation.
  • Attends and participates in regular administrative and clinical staff meetings.
  • Conducts education or informational presentations for targeted audiences.
  • May present study findings at conferences.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • A degree in education, psychology, social work or a related field.
  • One year of directly related experience.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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