Neuropsychologist

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for direct patient care in the Psychology/Neuropsychology Department. Primary responsibilities are to administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological testing with patients (ages 3 -18 years old). Will work closely with families/caregivers to discuss results. In addition, the Neuropsychologist supervises technicians (student externs, post-doctoral fellows, Licensed Psychological Associates, etc.). Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas.
An internship, or its equivalent, in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology ( 50% neuropsychology).
Two full-time years of pre- or post-doc experience/specialized training in neuropsychology. Two years must include supervision by a board-certified neuropsychologist. If neuropsychologist trained before 2001} two or more years of appropriate supervised training applying neuropsychological services in a clinical setting in lieu of the 2 years pre- and post-doctoral training can be applied.
Training in child growth and development required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills.
Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and other customer relations practice.
Basic Life Support CPR certification required prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in pediatric setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological testing with patients (ages 3 -18 years old)
Work closely with families/caregivers to discuss results
Supervise technicians (student externs, post-doctoral fellows, Licensed Psychological Associates, etc.)