Job Description

Neuropsychologist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $39.79 - $68.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Sam Meltzer | smeltzer@utah.gov | 801-538-4232
Application Deadline – 8/30/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Utah State Hospital is seeking a qualified Neuropsychologist to work in Provo, UT to work in the treatment of mentally ill patients in our beautiful inpatient facility. In addition, candidates should be interested and comfortable providing didactics in a broad range of neuropsychology topics, have completed a two year fellowship in neuropsychology and be board certified or working towards board certification in neuropsychology.

Key Responsibilities

As a Neuropsychologist, you will provide professional psychological services in the areas of diagnostic testing and assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, program development and implementation, coordination of services and other related activities. The current position will work with adults in both a civil and forensic psychiatric setting, however, candidates with experience conducting evaluations of pediatric populations and who are comfortable supervising psychology trainees working with pediatric populations are preferred. Interested candidates should be comfortable and have some experience with supervision of trainees of all levels (practicum students, interns and post doctoral fellows).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and brief neuropsychological evaluations with a variety of individuals referred for long-term treatment of severe psychiatric issues.

• Consult with treatment teams in both the civil and forensic adult population regarding neuropsychological services, treatment recommendations, acute and chronic presentation of symptoms, and behavior management.

• Maintain appropriate and ethical documentation of patient encounters, including therapy notes, assessment reports and data notes.

• Provide cognitive remediation through both group and individual treatment modalities.

• Provide supervision of pre and post doctoral trainees with an interest in neuropsychology (both assessment and intervention).

• Provide and participate in regular didactics for trainees seeking neuropsychology experiences.

• Participate in psychology department training committee

• Participate in med hearings for patients referred for forced medication compliance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) and graduation from an APA accredited program in clinical psychology

• Completion of an internship with a neuropsychology emphasis and post doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology or related field.

• Active psychologist license in the State of Utah.

• Strong foundation in neuropsychological principles and concepts (e.g., neuroanatomy, cortical vs subcortical syndromes, lateralization, functional localization vs network dynamics, PVTs, etc.).

Preferences

• Knowledge in cognitive remediation particularly with a SMI population.

• Diagnostic differentiation of complex medical and psychiatric cases.

• Capacity to work with difficult and treatment resistant patients.

• Ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams.

Supplemental Information

• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.

• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.

• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.

• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.

Physical Requirements

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying computer-related items; driving an automobile, etc. May be required to lift up to 50lbs.

Working Conditions

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

About the Role

Location –
1300 East Center Street
Provo, Utah, 84606
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here.

Additional Benefits:

Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

The Agency
The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our website

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.