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Houston Methodist · 4 days ago

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist responsible for providing psychological expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with brain injuries or neuro-cognitive deficits. The role includes direct patient care, conducting diagnostic assessments, and collaborating with an interprofessional care team.

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Responsibilities

Performs clinical interviews, conducts diagnostic assessments and scores neuropsychological tests and writing reports to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients
Provides feedback to patients and family members regarding treatments and interventions
Participates in case conferences with referring physicians and interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, families or staff
Oversees neuropsychological evaluations and assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team
Delivers neuropsychological treatment to patients in the brain injury or neuro-cognitive program
Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the interprofessional care team
Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace
Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines
Helps to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits
Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of neuropsychology and psychological therapy treatments by attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc

Qualification

PH.D in clinical psychologyTexas State LicensureClinical neuropsychology experiencePsychological counseling techniquesLawsRegulationsEnglish proficiencyEffective communication

Required

PH.D in clinical psychology or neuropsychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program
American Psychological Association (APA) accredited 2 year internship program
Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow
PSY - Psychologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
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David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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