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Neuropsychologist

Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute announces a search for a neuropsychologist with specific interest and experience in neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis. This individual will join the staff of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada and will become part of an established program consisting of 3 neuropsychologists, 1 health psychologist, and 4 psychometricians. The neuropsychology group interacts with neurologists, psychiatrists, neurorehabilitation therapists, and brain imaging experts in an outpatient setting.

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Primary responsibilities will include neuropsychological assessment with the assistance of a technician, including clinical interview, report writing, and providing feedback to patients, families, and referring providers. Involvement in the education and training of practicum students from a specialized program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as well as, fellows in a postdoctoral training program in clinical neuropsychology is also expected. Additional opportunities for program development, clinical intervention service, and protected research time to support involvement in ongoing center wide research programs may also be available.

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Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree from an APA or CPA-accredited program in clinical psychology and a postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology. Eligibility for licensure in Nevada is essential, with the expectation of the successful candidate having, or pursuing board certification in clinical neuropsychology. Individuals from all career stages are encouraged to apply, especially early-career professionals, and graduating fellows. Individuals able to provide clinical services in Spanish are especially encouraged to apply, as opportunities to lead a developing Spanish language neuropsychology program are available.

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Interested parties, please visit this link to apply online.

Please include a current CV and cover letter with your application.

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Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world and over the last couple of decades has garnered accolades for its fast-growing population, entrepreneurial atmosphere and available housing. Las Vegas continues to expand its non-gaming industry base and is becoming a notable education and research community.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Smoke-free/ drug-free environment.