Neuropsychologist-Neuropsychology
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Banner University Medical Center and the Transplant Surgery team
is seeking a Neuropsychologist to join our integrated team and
comprehensively serve patients receiving the gift of an organ
transplant. Receiving an organ transplant is a positive,
life-changing event coupled with varied emotions for patients and
their loved ones. If you have a passion for assisting patients
through life-changing events, please consider this position. In
collaboration with the Transplant Institute, the team transplant
Neuropsychologist will: conduct pre-surgical evaluations for the
transplant surgery team provide follow-up care for patients who
experience challenges post-surgery partner with the integrated
transplant sub-teams to deliver excellent care while improving the
quality of life of our patients and their family members. The
transplant Neuropsychologist will provide comprehensive
psychological services to the transplant recipients, living donors,
and their families. Duties include pre-transplant evaluations,
outpatient and inpatient clinical consultation, patient and family
therapy (e.g., understanding of illness and transplantation
procedures, emotional adaptation to chronic illness, adjustment to
procedures, adherence to the medical regimen), and collaboration
during team meetings and multi-disciplinary conferences regarding
transplant listing decisions and patient management strategies.
Responsibilities include: Screening for substance abuse or
dependence, and facilitate treatment Screening for psychiatric
issues, and facilitate treatment Screening for health literacy and
cognitive impairments Reviewing and mobilizing family support and
other resources Evaluating candidates for transplant or MCS
candidacy to optimize compliance and effectiveness Providing brief,
evidenced-based treatment consistent with comprehensive
interdisciplinary care to improve patient satisfaction and
cost-effectiveness Managing psychopathology and substance abuse
risk Assessing motivation to improve, barriers to optimal
compliance, and stage of change Work collaboratively with MSW in a
program to develop comprehensive mental health plans for candidates
Provide input to the transplant & MCS teams as to candidate risk
for recidivism (where pertinent) and non-adherence to complex
medical regimen Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Psychology
with specialization in Neuropsychology Must have completed an APA
accredited clinical internship licensure by applicable state Board
of Psychologist Examiners New Grads and Experienced
Neuropsychologists are encouraged to apply! Banner Health offers a
competitive salary plus incentives, CME with allowance, and
excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and
your family. Banner University Medicine, makes the highest level of
care accessible to Arizona residents. Academic medicine provides
patients the best health care has to offer in the areas of
research, teaching, and patient care. Apply with your CV for
immediate consideration As an equal opportunity employer, Banner
University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and
community and encourages applications from individuals with varied
experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.
Neuropsychologist-Neuropsychology
Keywords: Banner Health, Phoenix , Neuropsychologist-Neuropsychology, Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
