Clinical Neuropsychologist

Position Summary:

The Clinical Neuropsychologist provides comprehensive neuropsychological services as part of a multidisciplinary neurosciences team. The position includes neuropsychological evaluation and management of patients with dementia and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as individuals with primary or secondary brain tumors (neuro-oncology). The role supports advanced epilepsy care in a Level 4 epilepsy center, intracranial monitoring, epilepsy surgery programs, and broader cognitive neurology services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Epilepsy Clinical Services

1. Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for:
   • Presurgical epilepsy candidates (resective surgery, laser ablation, neuromodulation)
   • Patients undergoing intracranial EEG monitoring
   • Differential diagnosis (epilepsy vs. non-epileptic events)
2. Assess cognitive domains including memory, language, executive function, attention, visuospatial skills, and processing speed.
3. Evaluate mood, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning.
4. Provide cognitive risk assessment and outcome counseling for epilepsy surgery.
5. Participate in Wada testing and/or functional mapping interpretation when applicable.
6. Conduct postoperative cognitive outcome evaluations and longitudinal follow-up.

Dementia & Cognitive Neurology Services

1. Perform comprehensive evaluations for:
   • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
   • Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
   • Frontotemporal and other atypical neurodegenerative syndromes
2. Assist in differential diagnosis between neurodegenerative, psychiatric, vascular, and epilepsy-related cognitive disorders.
3. Provide longitudinal cognitive monitoring.
4. Offer counseling and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and cognitive management strategies.

Neuro-Oncology Services

1. Conduct baseline and follow-up neuropsychological assessments for patients with:
   • Primary brain tumors

1. • Metastatic brain lesions
   • Treatment-related cognitive changes (radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy)
2. Assist in presurgical functional risk assessment for tumor resections.
3. Monitor cognitive effects of neurosurgical and oncologic treatments.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

1. Participate in epilepsy surgery conferences, tumor boards, and cognitive case conferences.
2. Collaborate with epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, psychiatrists, oncologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
3. Integrate neuropsychological findings into treatment planning and surgical decision-making.
4. Contribute to neuromodulation and advanced therapeutic planning (RNS, DBS, VNS).

Program Development, Quality Improvement, & Research

1. Assist in maintaining standards required for Level 4 Epilepsy Center designation.
2. Develop protocols for presurgical cognitive evaluation and longitudinal cognitive tracking.
3. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
4. Support accreditation and regulatory requirements.
5. Engage in clinical research related to epilepsy, neurodegeneration, neuro-oncology, cognition, surgical outcomes, neuropsychological measures, and quality of life.
6. Present findings at relevant meetings/conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications as needed.

Organizational Standards

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology.
• Completion of an accredited internship.
• Completion of a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology (epilepsy, dementia, or neuro-oncology experience preferred).
• Board certification (ABPP-CN) or eligibility required.
• Licensed or license-eligible in New York State.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and adaptability
• Acts as a professional role model
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Sound problem solving, judgment and decision making

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment:

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be able to move about the department and hospital constantly.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment.
• Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff and visitors.
• Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions.

Primary Population Served:

• Adult (18-64 years)
• Geriatric (>65 years)

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.