Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

Neuropsychological Assessment Fellowship

Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic
Brighton, Massachusetts

Starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Applications due Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

This training experience is a planned and programmed sequence of training that aims to ensure preparation for advanced practice rather than one that is focused on providing supervised hours for licensure. Yes

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Yes

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration of the experience. Yes

This training experience is administered by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who directs and organizes the training experience and its resources, is responsible for the selection of postdocs, and monitors and evaluates the goals and activities of the experience. Yes

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Yes

This training experience includes regularly scheduled structured educational activities that help postdocs its defined goals. These activities may include didactics, seminars, case conferences, and/or research activities. Yes

This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures. Yes

This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training. Yes

The Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic is a multidisciplinary, private clinic in Brighton and Lawrence, Massachusetts that provides neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological testing, as well as psychotherapeutic support to individuals across the lifespan with attention, learning, neurodevelopmental and behavioral issues, and a broad range of neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions that so often accompany these disorders. The emphasis is on diagnosis, assessment, clinical conceptualization, and feedback to patients and their families. There is ample opportunity to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with a myriad of neurobehavioral syndromes. As a result, by the end of their fellowship, residents are expected to have a working knowledge of various clinical syndromes, with special emphasis on those of a psychiatric nature (e.g., psychotic spectrum illnesses),neurological basis of common neurobehavioral syndromes (e.g., dementias, amnestic syndromes, etc.), and neurodevelopmental disorders.

The postdoctoral training in neurosychological assessment prepares residents for clinical practice by teaching them how to diagnose and use this information to develop and implement effective treatment plans. This training helps residents gain the skills necessary to work with a wide range of patients, including those with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. Assessment and treatment are skills that are tought to prepare fellows for providing psychological services to individuals and communities in healthcare setting.

The emphasis is on diagnosis, assessment, clinical conceptualization, and feedback to patients and their families. There is ample opportunity to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with a myriad of neurobehavioral syndromes. As a result, by the end of their fellowship, residents are expected to have a working knowledge of various clinical syndromes, with special emphasis on those of a psychiatric nature (e.g., psychotic spectrum illnesses). Fellows will also have a working knowledge of the neurological basis of common neurobehavioral syndromes (e.g., dementias, amnestic syndromes, etc.), and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions: There is a wide age range of patients at NAC, including a significant geriatric population.

All types of dementia are seen, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Bodies Dementia, as well as other neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease).Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – individuals being considered for DBS implantation (including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia) undergo comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.

Seizure Disorders: Opportunities to assess both primary and secondary seizure disorders are available. 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.

The pediatric and adult referrals are sent to evaluate patients for treatment of epilepsy, and in cases where treatments have failed, patients are evaluated for consideration of surgical relief of their seizure disorder.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Although acute cases are occasionally seen, a large percentage of patients have a reported history of head trauma. Many of our patients have comorbid conditions that complicate the diagnostic picture (e.g., substance abuse, chronic mental illness, learning disorders).

Tumors: 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.

Pediatric Disorders: 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.

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Additional Information

Agency Type: Private Practice Clinic
APPIC Membership: Yes
APA Accredited: Yes
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Neuropsychology
Emphasis or focus area: Neuropsychology
Other Emphasis: Assessment; Psychological Assessment
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Dr. Irene Piryatinsky, ABPP-CN
Contact Email: Irene.Piryatinsky@bmc.org
Contact Phone: 7813463000
Virtual Interviews: Strongly Preferred
Duration in Months: 24
Hours Per Week: 40
# of Licensed Supervisors: 2
Number of Positions: 4
Applications recieved last year: 30
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $65,000
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Tuesday, February 24 2026
Created Date: Monday, October 24 2022
Fringe Benefits: Stipend for fellows is $65,000 for the first year. Paid parking. Paid Professional Liability Insurance. Vacation – One week (5 days) is taken between the Christmas and New Year holidays when the Center is closed. The remaining two weeks (10 days) should be taken at non-peak testing times (typically the early summer months). Fellows will be allowed to use some of these 10 vacation days as personal leave days, as needed, to be approved by the primary supervisor and clinic administration. Healthcare 10 days of vacation: Fellows are expected to track their time and submit all requests for a vacation to the fellowship director, their immediate supervisor, and the clinic director a minimum of three weeks ahead of time (except in emergency situations, of course). Neuropsychology fellows in good standing are eligible for 3 days of a professional conference attended (e.g., INS, AACN, NAN).
Research opportunities: In addition to clinical responsibilities, the postdoctoral fellows can participate in a data/research project that includes outcome assessment and protocol development for the clinic. Fellows have access to our clinical database which contains both clinical and neuropsychological data. Fellows are expected to complete a scholarly project during the course of training (e.g., present their research at a conference and/or seek publication in a peer-reviewed journal). Ideally, fellows will complete two to three scholarly projects over the course of their fellowship. Our fellows participate in a highly collaborative research, which includes the following projects under the guidance of researcher snad clinician-scientifists with expertise in neurology and neuropsychology: Neurology and Neurosurgery Division of St. Elizabeth medical Center: Quality of Life and Caregiver Support in patients diagnosed with brain tumor Expanding normative sample for Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Update (RBANS) Trails X and Color Trails for children and adolescents with expanded scores and normative data Research-in-Progress Review: once a month for 30 minutes: This 30 minute meeting offers an informal chance for trainees and faculty to review ongoing projects, share ideas and foster new research collaborations. The format involves reviewing upcoming conferences, ongoing retroactive data reviews, and publications in progress.
Additional Comments: 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.
Application Instructions: 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. Open House Dates & Details: Open House #1 Wednesday, November 12 · 5:00 – 5:45pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ikk-xiys-qsd Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-287-4561‬ PIN: ‪974 621 757‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ikk-xiys-qsd?pin=6506748632242 Open House #2 Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/gsy-ahwt-yxj Dial-in (US): +1 915-201-0997‬ PIN: 798 049 328# Open House #3 Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM (Eastern Time) Google Meet Link: http://meet.google.com/ehi-uzjt-wit Dial-in (US): +1 740-237-7282‬ PIN: 494 670 636# ******** Ensure Your Application is Complete: Before submitting, gather all required application materials to ensure your application is comprehensive. Application Instructions All applicants must register with National Matching Services, Inc. for the Matching Program in order to be eligible to match to this Fellowship program. Further information on NMS can be obtained from their website at: www.natmatch.com/psychint. 1. Letter of Intent – A one or two-page document summarizing your interests, experiences, fellowship plans, and future goals. Be sure to specify the track (or tracks) in which you are interested. 2. Curriculum Vitae. 3. Three Letters of Recommendation. 4. Two redacted neuropsychological reports, ideally of your most recent assessments. 5. A list of all psychological and neuropsychological test instruments on which you have been trained and which you have used in your clinical training. 6. Official transcripts listing courses, grades, and degrees from all graduate programs attended. 7. Verification that doctoral training is completed or will have been completed before commencing postdoctoral training. Submit Your Application: Email your full application packet to Irene.Piryatinsky@bmc.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@bmc.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!

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