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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9244
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic
Department: Neuropsychological Assessment
Address: 77 Warren Street
Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH
Distance from Major City: 9
Phone: 617-383-7804x
Fax: 888-857-0151
Training Director Email: Irene.Piryatinsky@bmc.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://www.npevaluation.com
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.npevaluation.com/training-programs
Primary Agency Type: Private Outpatient Clinic
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
Member of APPIC since: 09/26/2021
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Irene Piryatinsky
Chief Psychologist: Irene Piryatinsky
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 4
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 56.000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 2.800
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): The fellow will seeing patients at the Brighton Marine (Brighton, MA) or Packward Square Professional Center (Lawrence, MA) location will be provided with a standard employee benefits package that includes 10 days paid vacation days, 9 holidays, 3 personal days, and a basic health benefits plan. Funds for conference travel are negotiated over the course of training. Ready to Apply? Follow These Steps: Ensure Your Application is Complete: Before submitting, gather all required application materials to ensure your application is comprehensive. Submit Your Application: Email your full application packet to Irene.Piryatinsky@steward.org. Please ensure that all documents are attached and correctly labeled. Questions?: If you have any inquiries or need further clarification, do not hesitate to reach out. You can directly email Irene.Piryatinsky@steward.org or call at 781-346-3000 for assistance. We are excited to review your postdoctoral applications and look forward to the possibility of working with you!
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site The core battery is 2 to 3 hours in length, with additional assessment instruments guided by the referral question, the condition of the patient findings from the core battery and other factors. A fellow can expect to participate in one patient evaluation per day, with a maximum of 5 cases/week. Reports typically range in length from five to seven pages, but vary in length depending upon the referral question and patient concerns. Each fellow can anticipate actively participating in one patient evaluation per day, amounting to a maximum of 5 cases per week. Notably, two of these cases involve working alongside a graduate-level trainee, ensuring that the fellow gains valuable experience in the supervisory role. This emphasis on supervisory experience is regarded as a cornerstone of the training program. Reports typically range in length from five to seven pages, but vary in length depending upon the referral question and patient concerns. Approximate break down on the number of hours fellows spend each week on direct service activities: Diagnostic Intake Interview: 5 direct service hours Testing Cases: ◦ 3 out of 5 cases per week tested independently by the fellow and considered direct service activity. ◦ Each case takes 2-3 hours. ◦ Maximum total direct service hours per week: about 14 hours.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? Yes
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Details of the above affiliations https://www.npevaluation.com/program-overview-video We are fully affiliated with APA-accredited Internship Consortium exclusively affiliated with William James College (Newton, MA 02459)
Postdoctoral Application Process
Application Due Date: 12/16/2024 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT; University of Hartford, Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited), West Hartford, CT; The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C.; William James College (formerly MSPP), Newton, MA; University of Denver Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Psychology; Antioch University New England (PsyD) Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology; The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Washington, DC); University of Connecticut Department of Educational Psychology Graduate Program; Universidad AlbizuUniversidad Albizu Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interviews at this site are: Optional
A Virtual Interview is: Preferred
Interview notification date: 01/06/2025
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Attention:

Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic-Postdoctoral Fellowship Open House - please share

Join Us for the Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic's Virtual Open House!
We are excited to invite you to the Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic's Virtual Open House where we'll be discussing our Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunities. Whether you’re considering a career in neuropsychology or looking to advance your training, this is an ideal opportunity to learn more about our programs.

Event 1: 

Interested in a Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship?
We're hosting a special virtual open house designed specifically for pediatric-focused fellows! This is a great opportunity for those with a strong interest in Pediatric Neuropsychology to meet with us, ask questions about our collaborative fellowship, and learn more about our didactics, training, and clinical experiences.

When:
November 21st at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)
How to Attend:
Join us via Google: https://lnkd.in/ejggajQK
Call-in number: +1 661-772-9027
PIN: 810 631 792#

 

Event 2: 

ATTENTION Open house for POTENTIAL post doctoral fellows

Friday, December 13⋅3:00 – 3:45pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zmr-nbnp-kkt
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 661-772-9027‬ PIN: ‪810 631 792‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zmr-nbnp-kkt?pin=5660573243125

 

We will send a personalized email letting applicants know if they are invited for an interview.  Applicants will be interviewed virtually or in person depending on circumstances, preference of the applicant, and availability of supervisors, individually by two neuropsychologists.  Ratings are made on the quality of academic and clinical training and performance, research potential, personal characteristics, and the apparent goodness of fit between the applicant's interests and our program.

Ready to Apply? Follow These Steps:

  1. Ensure Your Application is Complete: Before submitting, gather all required application materials to ensure your application is comprehensive.

  2. Submit Your Application: Email your full application packet to Irene.Piryatinsky@steward.org. Please ensure that all documents are attached and correctly labeled.

  3. Questions?: If you have any inquiries or need further clarification, do not hesitate to reach out. You can directly email Irene.Piryatinsky@steward.org or call at 781-346-3000 (cell) for assistance.

We are excited to review your postdoctoral applications and look forward to the possibility of working with you!
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Program Description

At the Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic (NAC) we are devoted to understanding and addressing the unique neuropsychological needs of our diverse community. Situated in the heart of Lawrence, MA and Brighton MA, our clinic has emerged as a pivotal care hub for diverse population living in and around New England. The emphasis is on diagnosis, assessment, clinical conceptualization, treatment planning, feedback, and therapeutic intervention. https://www.npevaluation.com/program-overview-video

Pediatric Track: Patients often present with complex developmental, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social histories with associated comorbid diagnoses. Cases include patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities.

Autism Spectrum Evaluations: Although ASD is often the referral question, there will be a substantial component of child clinical assessment and treatment, as well as medically complicated developmental concerns commonly present within this population. Applicants ideally will have a documented interest and clinical experience in ASD; although ADOS-2 training is not required, but strongly preferred.

Epilepsy: The pediatric track evaluates patients for treatment of epilepsy, and in cases where treatments have failed, patients are evaluated for consideration of surgical relief of their seizure disorder. 

Adult Track: Neurology Clinic Referrals: NAC receives referrals from neurologists who work at renowned hospitals in and around Boston. Their referrals include patients with movement disorders (including pre-surgical Parkinson’s Disease and essential tremor as well as other movement disorder types), epilepsy (pre-surgical and general epilepsy-related cognitive disorders), brain tumors (including pre- and post surgical evaluations), traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune disorders, epilepsy, toxic exposure, and chronic pain.    

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – all individuals being considered for DBS implantation regardless of diagnosis (including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia) undergo comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.

Epilepsy: Neuropsychology is consulted to assist with diagnosis, cognitive and functional impact, treatment recommendations, and as part of the epilepsy surgical team. All individuals being considered for surgical intervention undergo presurgical evaluations with neuropsychology for the purposes of identifying areas of dysfunction that may support the seizure focus, and for determining cognitive, or other, risks of surgery in the individual.

Tumor:  Neurosurgery regularly treats benign and malignant brain tumors through medication, surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Neuropsychology is regularly present at brain tumor surgical planning meetings and is consulted for a variety of reasons including pretreatment baseline evaluations, post-treatment evaluations for functional assessment, and ongoing monitoring of cognitive abilities and emotional functioning for individuals with chronic or recurrent tumors. Typical consults are conducted to evaluate the extent to which an individual’s illness impacts cognition, emotion, and functionality to 1) assist in differential diagnosis; 2) track disease progression over time, which often informs treatment decisions; and 3) provide recommendations to patients to improve daily functioning. In the case of pre-surgical evaluations, assessments are intended to help decide candidacy, risk, and appropriate treatment targets.

Psychiatry Clinic Referrals: In addition to referrals from neurology, we receive referrals for a variety of psychiatric presentations including differential diagnosis of cognitive decline (pseudodementia versus dementia) as well as dual diagnosis (cognitive decline, mood disorder and medical comorbidities). Interns will have the opportunity to receive training and become proficient in the administration of semi-structured diagnostic interviews (i.e. SCID); clinical symptom rating scales commonly used in evaluating psychotic disorders (e.g. Young Mania Rating Scale); and standardized psychometric tests of psychopathology (e.g. MMPI). Interns will develop skills in the diagnostic assessment of psychotic disorders in adolescents and adults; and oral case presentations for consensus diagnosis and clinical symptom ratings.

Geriatric Referrals:  The patients referred are geriatric patients with suspected neurodegenerative processes, with the goal of differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and recommendations. The primary goal of the training is to receive strong clinical experience with Alzheimer's disease, FTD, vascular dementia, DLB, HD and PD. 

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other: Latinx community, the Portuguese community

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Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention:
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Serious Mental Illness: Experience (21% to 30%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics: Experience (21% to 30%)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Approximate break down on the number of hours fellows spend each week on direct service activities: 

  1. Diagnostic Intake Interview: 5 direct service hours 

  2. Testing Cases:

◦ 3 out of 5 cases per week tested independently by the fellow and considered 

direct service activity.

◦ Each case takes 2-3 hours.

◦ Maximum total direct service hours per week: about 14 hours.

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: www.npevaluation.com  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Number of Completed Applications: 4 4
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024
Total Number of post-docs: 5 0
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 5 0
Academic teaching: 0
Community mental health center: 0 0
Consortium: 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0
School district/system: 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0
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