NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST – Adult, Pediatric, or Lifespan – Fargo, ND
JOB SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health in Fargo is hiring a neuropsychologist to join a small congenial neuropsychology team and provide clinical neuropsychological examinations including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation with the goal of supporting patients to achieve optimal functioning.
Practice Specifics
- A clinical neuropsychology practice primarily located in an outpatient medical setting at Essentia’s South University Clinic in Fargo.
- Referral sources include neurology, interventional neurology, primary care, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
- Conditions seen include a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions, acquired and traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, cancer, complex psychiatric conditions, and frequent differential diagnoses of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Provision of consultation and education to medical colleagues, family members, and others.
Additional Position Information
- Continued expansion of Essentia’s neuropsychology services include ongoing outreach services and additional expansion in order to accept referrals from a wider range of departments and directly from community sources.
- The position is generalist in nature, but opportunities exist to develop specific areas of practice in concert with foundational neuropsychologist duties. The patient basis includes individuals from a wide range of backgrounds with an emphasis on patients living in rural communities.
- A high degree of customer service and rapport building skills are necessary in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and coworkers across departments.
- Neuropsychology is supported by psychometry, requiring the skill and desire to oversee and participate in the training of new psychometrists.
- Essentia Health will be an APA-accredited internship site (expected fall of 2026), and opportunities for supervision of pre-doctoral interns may be available.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, no on-call or weekend hours. Opportunities for outreach to rural communities are available and highly desired, although not required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology with relevant experience in neuropsychology
- Current psychologist licensure or the ability to be able to be licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota by date of hire
- Certification by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN), the Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABPN), and/or board eligible
- Position is open to adult, lifespan, or pediatric neuropsychologists
LOCATION:
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
- 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Fargo-Moorhead population: 180,000
- Regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals
COMPENSATON
- $ 158,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician Recruiter
PH: 218-786-3907
Email: Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org
South University Clinic
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
