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.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL *
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL **
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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