Clinical Neuropsychologist - Texas, United States - Houston Methodist

Description

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Neuropsychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect, specializing in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits.

This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.


Requirements:

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 40%

• 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. (EF)
• Provides feedback to patients and family members regarding treatments and interventions. (EF)

SERVICE - 20%

• Participates in case conferences with referring physicians and interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, families or staff. (EF)
• Oversees neuropsychological evaluations and assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%

• Delivers neuropsychological treatment to patients in the brain injury or neuro-cognitive program. (EF)
• Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the interprofessional care team. (EF)
• Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)

FINANCE - 5%

• Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%

• Helps to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits. (EF)
• 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. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.


Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 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

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work AttireYes/NoUniform NoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept. approved) Yes

On-Call

• Yes, on a limited basis (for Exempt jobs only)Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above. Travel May require travel within No Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside No of Houston Metropolitan area Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________


Company Profile:

As one of the nation's leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation's leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients.

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group employs over 800 physicians at more than 150 locations across Houston.

Our specialists are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow.

The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensure patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.

Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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