<![CDATA[Northeast Neuropsychology - Blog]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:48:58 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Caregiver Support Group]]>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:21:37 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/caregiver-support-groupAll parents, family members, and other caregivers are welcome to join this weekly education group
to explore the joys and challenges of caring for children who are diagnosed with: Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or other psychological disorders while learning strategies to
best support your families needs.  See the attached Information Sheet.
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Call 203-518-5854 or Email Brianna Marks, LCSW at brianna.marks@neneuropsych.com
to ask questions or register for this group!
]]><![CDATA[Northeast Neuropsychology's Postdoctoral Fellowship is accepting applications!]]>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:34:42 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/northeast-neuropsychologys-postdoctoral-fellowship-is-accepting-applicationsNortheast Neuropsychology is pleased to offer advanced training for aspiring neuropsychologists. Our neuropsychology fellowship is a two-year training experience that conforms to Houston Conference Guidelines and aligns with the postdoctoral training guidelines set forth by ABPP/ABCN. The training experience includes:
1. Two training tracks to choose from: a lifespan/developmental track, and an adult track
(one position for each track will be open each year).
2. Two-year full-time fellowship, with a minimum of 1500 hours of training provided in each year
3. At least 50% of postdoctoral training in the provision of clinical neuropsychological services under the supervision of clinical neuropsychologists licensed in the state of CT
4. Two hours of face-to-face individual supervision per week
5. One hour of group supervision per week
6. At least one additional hour of learning activities
7. Opportunities for research-related activities
8. A certificate of completion
9. Provisions for due process/grievance procedure

Salary and Benefits: This is a W-2 exempt position with a salary of $57,000 (Fellowship Year
1) and $64,000 (Fellowship Year 2) working 40 hours per week. Health insurance, professional
liability insurance, CT Psychological Association membership, paid leave (see below), and a
conference stipend are also benefits extended to postdoctoral fellows.
Paid Time Off: First-year Postdoctoral fellows will receive a bank of 12 paid vacation days at
the start of their fellowships, which they can use throughout their first year of training. Second-
year postdoctoral fellows will receive a bank of 15 paid vacation days at the start of their second
year of training. Fellows will also receive paid leave for the following holidays: New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas
Day. Any leave time required for extended family and medical leave will be unpaid time
consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Fellows must work on their last day
of employment to wrap up clinical and other professional responsibilities. An additional 3 days of
leave will be granted for conference attendance.

Application Information:
Educational Requirements: Applicants must present proof of completion of their doctoral
programs, as well as proof that they completed an APA or CPA-accredited internship with an
emphasis on neuropsychological evaluation. Ideal candidates demonstrate strengths in clinical
skills, interpersonal communication, and academic preparation. Review of each applicant’s
materials begins after all application items are received. The training committee will invite top
candidates for interviews (either in-person or virtual). We do not participate in the APPIC
fellowship Match process, and final offers are determined by consensus of the committee based
on each candidate’s application and interview.
Candidates should submit their applications by December 20th, 2024, to be considered for the 2025-2027 training experience.
Applications must include the following:
1. Personal statement of experience, goals, and interests, which includes your clinical interests, goals for fellowships, and goals for your career.
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae with all relevant clinical, research, and educational experiences.
3. Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) Verification of Completion of Doctorate form, completed by your dissertation chair or Director of
Clinical Training.
4. A list of neuropsychological measures with which you have had experience (i.e., have administered independently to clinical populations on multiple occasions).
5. 3 letters of recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your experience, and from whom you would be comfortable with training staff contacting for additional
information, as needed. Two of these letters must be from individuals who have supervised you in a clinical capacity.
6. Two de-identified neuropsychological evaluation reports that you authored (if you are applying to the lifespan track, please submit one pediatric and one adult report).


For questions about the postdoctoral fellowship training program, please reach out to KristenWrocklage, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training  drwrocklage@neneuropsych.com]]><![CDATA[TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES]]>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:11:11 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/training-opportunitiesNortheast Neuropsychology and Advanced Telepsychiatry are committed to providing high quality training for practicum students in graduate-level psychology programs. We currently offer one-year placements for students interested in gaining experience with all aspects of neuropsychological assessment, including clinical interviewing, standardized test administration, test scoring, and report-writing. All supervision is provided by licensed clinical neuropsychologists, and is done on an individual and group-level. Opportunities are available to work with adults only, or with patients across the entire lifespan.
Practicum placements are year-long, formal experiences arranged through the students’ graduate programs.  We have offices in Cheshire, CT and in Farmington, CT, and students may be expected to travel to either office depending on their supervisor and testing schedule. All patient interactions require practicum students to be on-site, as we do not conduct testing via telehealth. Practicum students accepted into our training program typically start their placements in the beginning of the fall semester. However, some students have been able to start in the spring or early summer before the fall semester depending on supervisor availability and students’ training needs.
Interested individuals are encouraged to review our FAQ section prior to submitting their applications. Applications are accepted starting on December 1st of each year, and the application period closes on December 31st, in order to allow time for interviews.
Questions about our program can be emailed to Dr. Wrocklage at drwrocklage@neneuropsych.com
 
FAQs:
Q: How can I apply for your practicum?
A: To apply, please complete the practicum applicant information sheet, which can be found here: 
2025-2026_practicum_application_information_sheet.pdf
Please send the applicant information sheet, your CV, and a cover letter to drwrocklage@neuneuropsych.com
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 Q: Can I work with adults or children only?
A: Practicum students have the option of choosing to work with a supervisor who only sees adult patients, or with a supervisor who sees both adults and children. Those who specify that they would like to work with children will be assigned to work with one of our developmental neuropsychologists, to ensure that they have the opportunity to work with kids as well as adults. We do not have a pediatric-only practicum at the present time.
 Q: What kind of patients will I be working with?
A: We receive referrals from a variety of sources, including primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners. Our patient population includes dementia, mild neurocognitive disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, attention hyperactivity deficit disorder, and psychiatric conditions.
 Q:  I need testing hours for my APPIC application before I can apply for internships. Will I be able to obtain those hours at Northeast Neuropsychology?
A: Absolutely. A majority of your practicum hours will involve direct, face-to-face testing with patients once you are fully trained on test administration. You will also gain valuable report-writing experience to include on your APPIC application.
Q: Do I have to be interested in becoming a neuropsychologist in order to apply for your practicum?
A: No. We accept students who aspire to become neuropsychologists, as well as students who are interested in primarily doing therapy, but who want to gain experience with neuropsychological assessment prior to applying for internships. We train both groups of students similarly, as we believe that everyone can benefit from the skills acquired during a practicum focused on testing.
 Q: Do I need any testing experience in order to apply for your practicum?
A: No. While prior testing experience can be helpful, we believe that the purpose of practicum training is to provide trainees with the experience that will allow them to be successful in our training program and beyond. Our supervisors meet students where they are at, and gradually increase their responsibilities and learning opportunities as training progresses.
 Q: Do you offer practicum placements that only involve therapy and not neuropsychological testing?
A: From time to time, we have licensed therapists who are interested in training practicum students. Please email the training director at drwrocklage@neneuropsych.com prior to applying, in order to see if this is an option available for the upcoming training year.
Q: Can I talk to current or former students to get their perspective on your training program?
A: Yes. We encourage interested applicants to talk to students who have trained in our program. Contact information for students who agreed to talk to prospective students will be provided to applicants upon request.
Q: I am not currently eligible or able to complete a practicum at your site, but I want to learn more about what neuropsychologists do. Do you offer opportunities to shadow your neuropsychologists?
A: On occasion, we have opportunities for individuals who may be interested in learning more about neuropsychological assessment to shadow our clinical providers. Our capacity to fulfill these types of requests varies depending on our providers’ schedules and current training demands. Please email the training director at drwrocklage@neneuropsych.com to inquire about this opportunity.
Q: Do you offer paid training experiences?             
A: No. Our practicum students complete their practicum with us for credit in their graduate programs. However, in some cases, we may invite former practicum students to apply to become testing technicians following completion of their practicum training.
Q: Do you offer internship or post-doctoral training opportunities?
A: At this time, we do not offer additional training at the internship or post-doctoral level.]]><![CDATA[Dr. Jay Beatman is Accepting New Patients!]]>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:21:05 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/dr-jay-beatman-is-accepting-new-patientsDr Jay Beatman has expanded his role with us to be full time and has immediate openings for adults. He has been with Northeast Neuropsychology for 9 years and is amazing! Picture
Dr. Beatman earned his undergraduate degree at Tufts University. He obtained his master’s degree in clinical psychology at Long Island University. Dr. Beatman continued his doctoral education in clinical psychology at the University of Hartford. He underwent his pre-doctoral internship at the Institute of Living & Hartford Hospital, where he provided psychotherapy and psychological assessment to adults and adolescents. Dr. Beatman’s doctoral dissertation explored the challenges that individuals may navigate in the process of identity development during their transition from late adolescence to young adulthood. He completed his post-doctoral training at the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. Dr. Beatman specializes in psychotherapy and counseling with adults, couples, families & young adults age 19 and up. 
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Call today!
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]]><![CDATA[Meet us at The International Neuropsychological Society (INS)]]>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:53:29 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/meet-us-at-the-international-neuropsychological-society-ins
Northeast Neuropsychology will be conducting interviews at the 52nd ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN MEETING

Please email to set up an interview at INS in February! Please email sergio@neneuropsych.com

INS Website for information about the conference
https://the-ins.org/meetings/new-york-2024/

Job Title: Adult/Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Are you a passionate Adult or Pediatric Neuropsychologist seeking a vibrant practice where your skills thrive? Northeast Neuropsychology has offices in Farmington and Cheshire, Connecticut providing neuropsychological services, psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and cognitive rehabilitation/speech therapy services. We invite you to embark on an exciting journey with us!
Job Description
● As an Adult or Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Northeast Neuropsychology, you will:
Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for diverse patient
populations including neurosurgical, neurologic, neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental,
and forensic cases.
● Collaborate with a talented team of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists,
psychopharmacologists, and speech pathologists in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
● Contribute to our reputation as a trusted training center through supervision of trainees
associated with local graduate schools and universities.
● Be supported by an administrative staff department that provides a dynamic, flexible,
and highly collegial work environment.
● Find greater work life balance through choice of flexible schedules and hybrid
approaches to work.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should possess:
● A Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) as well as a postdoctoral fellowship in
neuropsychology.
● Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
● Strong clinical expertise and demonstrated clinical strengths.
● Dedication to providing exceptional care and assessment services.
Salary and Benefits
Employment opportunities include competitive salary packages augmented by profit sharing
opportunities. Benefit packages (depending on the extent of employment) include:
● Profit Sharing Perks
● Attractive Base Salary
● Full Suite of Benefits: Health, 401K, and More
● Protected Time and Allowance for Conference Attendance
● Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
● Flexible Work Schedules

Central Connecticut Charm
● Nestled conveniently between New York City and Boston!
● Explore the beaches of CT and RI, Berkshire mountains, and the lakes and mountains of
VT all within an hour’s reach.
Ready to Take the Leap?
● Craft a cover letter highlighting your neuropsychological experience and clinical strength.
● Submit your updated CV.
Please send application materials to: sergio@neneuropsych.com
Northeast Neuropsychology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
]]><![CDATA[Immediate Patient Openings at Advanced Telepsych! www.advancedtelepsych.org]]>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:03:15 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/immediate-patient-openings-at-advanced-telepsych-wwwadvancedtelepsychorg
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​Advanced Telepsych is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for mental health needs through telepsychiatry. Their philosophy emphasizes the importance of mental health as a key component of overall well-being and aims to provide evidence-based, compassionate treatment to help patients achieve their mental health goals.

The services offered by Advanced Telepsych are primarily focused on virtual psychiatric care, ensuring confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and security. Their approach allows patients to receive personalized treatment from the comfort of their own environment, accessible via mobile devices.

The team at Advanced Telepsych comprises experienced psychiatric professionals and mental health providers who specialize in psychiatric evaluation and medication management. They have diverse backgrounds, training, and experience from leading medical institutions. Some of the team members include:

1. Julia Frankel, PMHNP-BC, APRN: A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with nearly 15 years of experience, working with adults across various settings.

2. Diana Lankenau, FNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC: Specializes in providing nursing and psychiatric mental health services across different age groups and settings.

3. Amber Morrone, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC: A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner treating children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on quality and safety in patient care.

4. Sandra Rabis, DNP, APRN: A doctoral level psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in diagnosing, assessing, and prescribing medications for mental health issues.

5. Ashley LaBonte, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC: Specializes in trauma, women's issues, perinatal/postpartum care, and borderline personality disorder.

6. Lisa Ford, LADC, LPC, LMHC: A licensed mental health counselor, professional counselor, and alcohol and drug counselor, specializing in recovery and addiction.

7. Perry Githens, APRN PMHNP-BC: Has a diverse practice range and specializes in addiction treatment, co-occurring substance and mental health disorders.

8. Maegan Monterose, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC: Focuses on holistic healing approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Advanced Telepsych accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, among others, and offers competitive self-pay rates.

For more detailed information about their services, philosophy, team, and how to contact them for appointments, you can visit their website https://advancedtelepsych.org/
]]><![CDATA[Northeast Neuropsychology is Hiring!]]>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:20:25 GMThttp://neneuropsych.com/blog1/northeast-neuropsychology-is-hiringNortheast Neuropsychology is recruiting Pediatric  & Adult Neuropsychologists. We are actively looking for Clinical Psychologists as well! 
Northeast Neuropsychology, LLC, www.neneuropsych.com is a vibrant group practice with offices in Farmington and Cheshire Connecticut. The practice provides neuropsychological services, psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation services to adult and pediatric populations. Patient populations include a range of neurologic, neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental and forensic populations.  The practice is an integrated neurosciences partner for several regional hospitals and is a training site for both undergraduate and graduate students.  At present, there are 9 neuropsychologists and 4 clinical psychologists on staff.  We are currently recruiting for two positions in the adult and pediatric service arms.  Neuropsychologists are supported by an administrative staff department. Northeast Neuropsychology provides a dynamic, flexible, supportive, and highly collegial work environment.
The practice offers employment opportunities that include competitive salary packages augmented by profit sharing opportunities. Benefit packages (depending on the extent of employment) include:
  • Bonus program
  • $95K - $110K base salary 
  • Profit sharing program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Health plan
  • Long-term and short-term disability plans
  • Yearly conference and travel support
  • Licensure and malpractice coverage
  • A generous paid time off (PTO) plan
  • A choice of flexible work schedules
Central Connecticut is conveniently located between New York City and Boston.  The beaches of Connecticut and the Berkshires are less than an hour away.
Applicants are asked to include a cover letter addressing past experience in the area of neuropsychology and perceived clinical strengths. Applicants should also include two examples of a neuropsychological evaluation report and an updated CV.  
Please send to application materials via email to the following addresses:

​Sergio Hartzag, MS, MBA
Director of Talent and Business Development
sergio@neneuropsych.com 

OR:

James Pier, Ph.D. & David Lovejoy, Psy.D., ABN
Administrative Offices of Northeast Neuropsychology
609 West Johnson Avenue
Suite 104
Cheshire, Connecticut, 06410
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