Neuropsychologist I Movement Disorders
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Date Posted: 10/07/2025
Job Description
Neuropsychologist I Movement Disorders
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Date Posted: 06/17/2025
Job Description
West
Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of
Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry in the WVU School of Medicine seek a
Neuropsychologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be
expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will join the
staff of the Neuropsychology Service at WVU Medicine which currently consists
of 15 neuropsychologists, three postdoctoral residents, interns, practicum
students, and nine psychometrists.
We seek
a mid-career neuropsychologist who will bring valuable experience and clinical
depth to the division. This clinical position will include joining
multidisciplinary teams to provide neuropsychological services for adult
patients with a broad range of neurologic conditions such as
memory disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and others. Experience
providing pre
surgical
evaluations with patients with movement disorders is expected. The clinical
practice model is based on neuropsychologist interview and interpretation,
supported by psychometrist-administered testing.
The
successful applicant may play a role in the supervision of interns and
postdoctoral neuropsychology fellows in our APPCN-member program. Additional
teaching opportunities exist with medical students and residents within the
department and broader Health Sciences Center on topics relevant to
psychology/neuropsychology. In addition to clinical and educational roles,
collaborative research activities may be developed based on applicant interest.
Applicants
must have completed a doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited psychology
program, an internship with experience in neuropsychology, and a postdoctoral
fellowship with
specialization in neuropsychology. Applicants must be eligible for state
licensure and be board eligible/board certified by the American Board of
Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology. For appointment at the
Professor rank, Board Certification (ABPP) in neuropsychology is required. All
qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a
comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute
providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits
annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience,
brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with
academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat
public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease.
Neuroscience,
including behavioral health and addiction, is one of WVU Medicine's Signature
Programs- areas of opportunity that allow WVU Medicine to target major health
disparities more aggressively in the state and continue to deliver real medical
solutions that will have the most resounding impact on the citizens of West
Virginia.
Within
the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong
collaborative focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among
psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. Additionally, faculty
frequently collaborate with other medical school departments. The department
strongly encourages professional development with support/mentoring for
development of clinical services, improved teaching/training, and scholarship.
Morgantown
is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the
country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural
diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family friendly environment.
There is also an excellent school system and an
abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.
For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee,
Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected].
West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran- and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE
award for gender equity.
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