1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Post Doctoral Fellow do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Neuropsychology
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What is your job title?
Post Doctoral Fellow
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work in a group private practice clinic that provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for school-age children and adolescents. Our office is located just west of Boston, MA. Our staff consists of seven neuropsychologists, who are supported by several clinical trainees and administrative professionals.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
1 year
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40-60
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I administer, score, and interpret (under supervision) comprehensive neuropsychological test batteries. I then compile all results, impressions, and recommendations for future intervention into a highly detailed reports that respond to specific referral questions for each patient.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
32,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
32000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
401K, subsidized health insurance, 4 weeks vacation
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
undercompensated - however, pay conforms to industry standards
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I do work with others on a daily basis. I enjoy working closely with children and their parents to provide quality assessments that meet their needs. Frequent consultation and supervision with other clinicians also helps to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of my work.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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5 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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3 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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6 Hours
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4 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
My position requires a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field. Experience with conducting psychological testing with children and adolescents is also highly desirable.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple cases and assignments at one time, keep up with a constantly-changing schedule of client appointments, and construct detailed yet well-structured reports. Well-developed interpersonal skills are essential to formulate accurate observations of testing behavior and provide effective feedback to parents and/or school staff.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes - doctoral degree in psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.)
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Good communication between evaluators, and with other staff, is essential to provide useful and timely reports to patients and parents. Attention to detail is also very important, as a small error or oversight can significantly change the conclusions and recommendations drawn from the test data.
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