Clinical Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Epilepsy Center

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Department of Neuropsychology at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full-time clinical neuropsychologist to work within the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Epilepsy Center (Hartford and New Britain, CT). This position is a collaboration between the Institute of Living and Hartford HealthCare's Ayer Neuroscience Institute and reflects our commitment to embedding behavioral health services in medical settings throughout the system. The clinical neuropsychologist will join our growing team of dedicated and skilled neuropsychologists embedded in other neuroscience divisions. The epilepsy neuropsychologist will have office locations in Hartford CT (3 days per week) and New Britain CT (2 days per week). The Epilepsy Center provides comprehensive care by a dedicated team and is accredited as level 4 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. There are 8 epileptologists, 3 advanced practice providers, 3 neurosurgeons, and multiple other valuable members of our multidisciplinary team. Our primary goal is the wellness of our patients, achieved through collaboration, inclusive and highly communicative approach to care. We highly value our colleagues' wellness, recognizing that this supports our ability to provide the best care for our patients. Hartford HealthCare has a longstanding and strong culture of supportive and curious teamwork that is firmly instilled in our Epilepsy Center.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD.) or Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from an APA-accredited institution.
• Completion of a two-year clinical neuropsychology fellowship that conforms to the Houston Conference Guidelines and/or be eligible for ABPP in clinical neuropsychology.
• Specialized training in epilepsy/seizure disorders.
• Licensed to practice psychology in the state of Connecticut.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• fMRI interpretation training is preferred, but not required.
• Interest in graduate and post-graduate education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for patients with seizure disorders.
• Gather relevant historical information, analyze, integrate and interpret data and findings.
• Complete timely, detailed and accurate documentation.
• Provide comprehensive feedback to the team during surgery conference meetings.
• Conduct standard evaluations for cognitive deficits, anxiety, depression, attentional disorders and other factors impacting the daily performance of people with epilepsy.
• Perform presurgical evaluations focused on neuro-anatomical correlation and advising the safety of specific neurosurgical treatment options during weekly epilepsy surgery conference.
• Engage in complex procedures including Wada tests, functional testing and cortical mapping, and awake craniotomies, in close partnership with neurodiagnostic, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery colleagues.
• Collaborate with the social worker and psychiatrist embedded within the epilepsy program.
• Contribute to the Clinical Council, advancing the care provided to all patients.
• Participate in neuropsychology departmental staff meetings.
• Engage in teaching activities (i.e., seminars) and supervision of students at all levels of training.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire.
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs.
• Health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
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• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree