Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Part Time • Martinez
Child NeuroBehavioral Center has expertise in assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, child development, behavior management, attachment issues, Play Therapy (PT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and treating disorders of anxiety and depression. CNC has developed programs to remediate neurocognitive weaknesses and promote health and wellness.
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
The Child NeuroBehavioral Center for Health & Wellness, PC is an established, fast-paced private practice in Augusta, GA offering coordinated and comprehensive rehabilitation services for children, adolescents, and adults in the Georgia area. We are seeking a part-time, contracted OT interested in assessing and treating children with visual processing and orthographic / literacy issues. Worker would be assessing children's vision and graphomotor skills, creating treatment plans, & implementing research based programs such as Handwriting Without Tears, vision rehabilitation measures, and others. Training will be supported or provided.
The job entails
1) performing occupational therapy & collaborative rehabilitation evaluations with children and adolescents using the BOT, Peabody & vision therapy measures
2) providing occupational therapy;
3) providing dyslexia / vision training
4) scoring and writing reports and case notes.
Collaboration is provided by Dr. Maria E. Gangarosa-Emerson. Additional information is posted at www.CNCkid.com. The practice currently consists of one Neuropsychologist, one speech language therapist, one Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow, and one neurofeedback technician. Weekly didactic training is incorporated as well as other learning opportunities.
If interested, please submit the following materials: to Dr. Gangarosa-Emerson by email at drmariaemerson@gmail.com or help@childneuropsychology.info.:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (resume) with 2 work supervisor references (with name, number, email address)
Collaborative and friendly working environment, work space and staff appreciation meals are provided. Malpractice insurance required. OT license (GA & SC) required. Compensation based on education and experience. Position will begin as contract part-time but has the potential to work into a full time position. Must be available in the after school hours. No phone calls please.
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us:
Maria E. Gangarosa-Emerson, PhD, OMC Certified
Dr. Gangarosa-Emerson completed her masters’ degree in Adult Neuropsychology at Drexel University while training in the Brain-Behavior Laboratory at the Hospital for the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she earned her Nouthetic counseling certificate, working with adults through the Atlanta Biblical Counseling Center. For the next eight years, she worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at the Medical College of Georgia (assessing infants, toddlers, & children) while simultaneously obtaining a PhD with an emphasis in Child Neuropsychology and a certificate in Marriage & Family Counseling at the University of Georgia. While in her PhD program at the University of Georgia, she worked with parents, children, and adolescents in various clinics at the University of Georgia, Emory University, and the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship in Clinical Psychology at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences performing assessments and therapy with children, parents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She completed two additional years as a post-doctoral fellow in Neuropsychology at MCP Hahneman University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. For the past several years, she has been interested in and developing a neurofeedback program to augment therapy and recently completed a certification in the Othmer Method (2019). She has over twenty-five years of experience serving individuals in an assessment and therapeutic context.
Dr. Gangarosa-Emerson completed her masters’ degree in Adult Neuropsychology at Drexel University while training in the Brain-Behavior Laboratory at the Hospital for the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she earned her Nouthetic counseling certificate, working with adults through the Atlanta Biblical Counseling Center. For the next eight years, she worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at the Medical College of Georgia (assessing infants, toddlers, & children) while simultaneously obtaining a PhD with an emphasis in Child Neuropsychology and a certificate in Marriage & Family Counseling at the University of Georgia. While in her PhD program at the University of Georgia, she worked with parents, children, and adolescents in various clinics at the University of Georgia, Emory University, and the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship in Clinical Psychology at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences performing assessments and therapy with children, parents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She completed two additional years as a post-doctoral fellow in Neuropsychology at MCP Hahneman University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. For the past several years, she has been interested in and developing a neurofeedback program to augment therapy and recently completed a certification in the Othmer Method (2019). She has over twenty-five years of experience serving individuals in an assessment and therapeutic context.
Melissa Perkins, PsyD
Dr. Perkins has an MS in School Psychology (2017) from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. She graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2023) from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Perkins completed her Clinical Internship at Avondale Elementary School District in Arizona and her master’s internship at Southeast Delco School District in Sharon Hill, PA. She also completed several Doctoral practicums at 1) Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in PA administering neuropsychological assessments to children with stroke, cardiac complications, genetic disorders, autism, & anxiety, 2) RSM Psychology Center, LLC in Princeton, NJ completing comprehensive neuropsychological / psychological evaluations for children & adults with learning disability, ADHD, autism, TBI, stroke, dementia, anxiety disorders, & depression, 3) Elwyn, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA providing individual counseling to those with ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorders, intellectual delays, & schizophrenia & 4) AAA Neuropsychology LLC in Malvern, PA administering evaluations for older adolescents & adults with stroke, TBI, dementia, intellectual delays, anxiety, & depression.
Dr. Perkins has an MS in School Psychology (2017) from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. She graduated with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2023) from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Perkins completed her Clinical Internship at Avondale Elementary School District in Arizona and her master’s internship at Southeast Delco School District in Sharon Hill, PA. She also completed several Doctoral practicums at 1) Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in PA administering neuropsychological assessments to children with stroke, cardiac complications, genetic disorders, autism, & anxiety, 2) RSM Psychology Center, LLC in Princeton, NJ completing comprehensive neuropsychological / psychological evaluations for children & adults with learning disability, ADHD, autism, TBI, stroke, dementia, anxiety disorders, & depression, 3) Elwyn, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA providing individual counseling to those with ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorders, intellectual delays, & schizophrenia & 4) AAA Neuropsychology LLC in Malvern, PA administering evaluations for older adolescents & adults with stroke, TBI, dementia, intellectual delays, anxiety, & depression.
Natalie Thurber, MEd, CCC-SLP
Natalie Thurber is a licensed SLP who specializes in speech and literacy issues. She completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Valdosta State University. She is ASHA Certified and Georgia Licensed. She has performed similar services in various clinics in the CSRA. She has worked for CNC since August 2022.
Natalie Thurber is a licensed SLP who specializes in speech and literacy issues. She completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Valdosta State University. She is ASHA Certified and Georgia Licensed. She has performed similar services in various clinics in the CSRA. She has worked for CNC since August 2022.
Mallory Halterman, MHS, OTR/L
Mallory Halterman completed a Masters of Health Science in Occupational Therapy degree at the Medical College of Georgia / Augusta University in 2011. She has worked with adults and children as an occupational therapist at the Atlanta Speech School, Medical Center of Central Georgia and several other local rehabilitation sites. She is trained in neurodevelopmental work, Lindamood Bell Seeing Stars, and many research based treatments for sensory and motor issues. She has worked with Dr. Gangarosa Emerson since 2021.
Mallory Halterman completed a Masters of Health Science in Occupational Therapy degree at the Medical College of Georgia / Augusta University in 2011. She has worked with adults and children as an occupational therapist at the Atlanta Speech School, Medical Center of Central Georgia and several other local rehabilitation sites. She is trained in neurodevelopmental work, Lindamood Bell Seeing Stars, and many research based treatments for sensory and motor issues. She has worked with Dr. Gangarosa Emerson since 2021.
Carly Holmes, BS, Psychology, OMC Certified, Neurofeedback Head Technician
Carly Holmes graduated from SUNY in upstate New York with a BS degree in psychology. She has a passion for children and teenagers. She has completed her two year certification in Neurofeedback, Othmer Method. She has been working at CNC since February 2019.
Carly Holmes graduated from SUNY in upstate New York with a BS degree in psychology. She has a passion for children and teenagers. She has completed her two year certification in Neurofeedback, Othmer Method. She has been working at CNC since February 2019.
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