| Supervisor |
Amy Jak, Ph.D./Karen Hanson, Ph.D. |
| Facility |
VA Cognitive Rehabilitation |
| Address |
Psychology Service 116B, V.A.San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego CA. 92161 |
| Phone |
858-642-3742 |
| Email |
ajak@ucsd.edu; klhanson@ucsd.edu |
| Placement Type |
VA Outpatient |
| Patient Type |
Predominantly OEF/OIF veterans with history of mild to moderate TBI, or other acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, anoxia), and comorbid PTSD and/or depression; some opportunities for cog rehab with other populations (e.g., neurological, aging, etc.) |
| Experience Type |
Delivering compensatory cognitive rehabilitation (including psychoeducation and strategies for prospective memory, attention, learning/memory, and problem-solving/cognitive flexibility) to Veterans. Teaching Veterans Skills for Academic Success (SAS) is a secondary service we offer for Veterans returning to college. Experience conducting neuropsychological evaluations/report writing/providing feedback is also available. |
| Number Of Students |
1 |
| Experience Necessary |
Prior neuropsychological experience is preferred but not required (e.g., completion of the 4th year VA Neuropsychological Assessment Unit practicum, or a related neuropsychology practicum). |
| Time Commitment |
10 hours per week preferred, part-time will be considered |
| Practicum Length |
Full Year |
| Start Date |
07/01/2021 |
| Limiting Factors |
Group supervision is Mondays at 2pm but may be adjusted if needed. |
| Other Issues |
Currently we are providing neuropsychological assessments and Cognitive Rehabilitation via telehealth as appropriate. This may change as COVID-related restrictions are adjusted. |
| Description Revised |
03/17/2021 |
