Clinical Neuropsychologist, Challenge Program - TIRR Kirby Glen

Memorial Hermann Health System

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychological treatment and neuropsychological assessment services to hospital or program patients. This role involves providing psychological treatment and neuropsychological assessment services within a hospital or program setting. The position requires a strong understanding of normal development and aging, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Neuropsychologist will also be responsible for training and supervising psychology residents, practicum students, and fellows, and will act as a primary therapist, coordinating care with external parties. The role also includes participation in special projects, research, and ensuring safe patient care in accordance with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology or counseling psychology (Because of the training required by this degree, understanding of normal development and aging is implied); Completion of Postdoctoral fellowship training in clinical neuropsychology, if not from a clinical neuropsychology graduate program.
Current license to practice psychology from the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology or Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP).
One (1) year prior experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team in either rehabilitation or psychiatric setting
Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
Possess basic knowledge of software packages; experience with window based programs preferred

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with prior brain injury rehabilitation experience

Responsibilities

Provides neuropsychological assessment and psychological treatment (individual, group and family) in accordance with Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the Guidelines for the Practice of Clinical Psychology.
Coordinates all aspects of neuropsychological testing: Schedules patients to be tested in a timely manner, Monitors productivity of technician, fellow and students, Provides feedback to patients, family, clinical team and referral sources in a timely manner.
Interacts effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Trains and supervises psychology residents, practicum students and fellows.
Consistently performs role as primary therapist as assigned by the Manager in accordance with ethical principles that govern the practice of psychology. This includes interacting effectively on clients’ behalf with external case managers, DARS, insurance company representatives, employers, schools and other health care provides.
Completes special projects such as participation in presentations, research and others as assigned by the Manager.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.