Sports Neuropsychologist III

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and sustainability of a comprehensive Sports Neurology and Concussion Care program within a state-of-the-art Sports and Orthopedics Center. The Sports Neuropsychologist will serve a broad and diverse patient population, providing care across a wide age range beginning at age 12, including middle and high school athletes, as well as collegiate and professional sports participants. As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers evidence-based evaluation and management of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), supporting high-quality, coordinated care across Neurology, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation Services, and community partners. The position emphasizes collaborative return-to-play, return-to-learn, and return-to-work decision-making and includes active participation in program development through standardized assessment pathways, clinical workflows, and best-practice guidelines—helping shape a growing, innovative concussion program designed to meet increasing referral demands and advance clinical excellence in sports-related brain health. 

Will provide services that identify, quantify, and describe changes in cognition and behavior associated with central nervous system dysfunction and mental health disorders. Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provide assessments and treatment plans for patients in a hospital/outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing neuropsychological evaluations and communication of results to patients, family, and patient’s physicians.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate PhD or PsyD in psychology with specialization in clinical neuropsychology from an APA-accredited institution.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PSY-Psychologist of California - California Department of Consumer Affairs.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human development, neuropsychological treatment, and treatment modalities
• Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of neuropsychological assessment measures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association (APA) ethical standards.
• Knowledge of cognitive disorders listed in the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as well as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Familiarity and skill with a broad selection of psychometric tests and testing activities including administering, scoring, interpreting and reports results, as relevant to population.
• Knowledge of the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on test validity and ability to adjust assessment approach depending on patient background and presenting complaint.
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively with a wide range of patients to accommodate physical disabilities, while ensuing valid test administration and interpretation.
• Excellent report writing skills with ability to communicate results succinctly.
• Comfort with use of an electronic health record (Epic)
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team Leadership and management skills.
• Pre-doctoral internship/training with experience in Neuropsychology.
• Postdoctoral training in neuropsychology.
• Support treatment teams research activities as needed.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $126,256.00 to $189,384.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.