Miriam Kragness, PhD
Neuropsychologist
Miriam Kragness, PhD
Neuropsychologist
SPECIAL CERTIFICATION:
Licensed psychologist: NY 015596
NYS Workers Comp. Authorization: $15596-0
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota — PhD, industrial and organizational psychology (1991); M.A., Specialist in Education — educational psychology (counseling)
Clinical respecialization – Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (2000)
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York), Dept. of Physical Medicine – intern in clinical and rehabilitation psychology (1999-2000)
MetroHealth Medical Center (Cleveland), Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – fellow in neuropsychology and pain management (2000-2001)
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) — visiting scientist studying rehabilitation outcomes in community settings at multiple sites. Continued postdoctoral training in differential diagnosis. (2002-2003)
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Healthcare and Human Services
Neuropsychologist, Park Avenue Trauma Associates, New York, NY (01/2017-present, part time) – Providing outpatient assessment, psychotherapy, and pain management to patients enduring multiple effects of traumatic injury.
Neurorehabilitation psychologist (per diem), NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York NY (09/2014 — 12/2018)
Neuropsychologist, North Psychology Clinic, Brooklyn Center, MN (12/2004 – 12/2009)
Director, Youth and Adult Services, Learning Disability Association of Minnesota (06/2007 – 05/2008)
Neuropsychologist, Clinical Assistant Professor ,Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse NY (07/2003 — 07/2004)
Principal, Neurorehabilitation Associates, Minneapolis (10/2001 — 07/2003)
TEACHING & ACADEMIC
Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter MN (2002 2003, 3 semesters)
Training and Presentations:
Online training for Adult Basic Education instructors and supervisors: Units on brain injury, epilepsy, AD/HD and mental health -http://manual.abedisabilities.org/
Annual-conference of rehabilitation counselors (Minneapolis, MN 2007) — Presentation on learning disabilities and reasonable accommodations at work and school;
Annual conference of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN 2003) – Presentation on mental health issues associated with mild traumatic brain injury;
Management training: Presentations/training on leadership, management, behavioral measurement, and the like for organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
