Neuropsychologist

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! The Neuropsychologist performs evaluations in the Outpatient Physician’s Clinic for a wide range of conditions related to central nervous system dysfunction. Referrals include dementia, Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson Plus Syndromes, deep-brain stimulation evaluations, mild cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, autism, ADHD, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Additionally, the Neuropsychologist provides inpatient consultations as needed and participates in on-call coverage for suicide risk management At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology.
Licensure/license eligible by the State of Connecticut as a Psychologist.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a two-year post-doctoral training program in Neuropsychology or equivalent supervised training experience in Neuropsychology.
Minimum of one year experience working in a rehabilitation or chronic care setting with a variety of patient populations.
Board Certified in clinical neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate, timely evaluation and follow-up with assigned patients, per departmental policies.
Documentation and billing are completed per departmental and hospital requirements.
Provides prompt suicide risk screenings, per policy, of assigned patients, with immediate documentation of results.
Follows all guidelines of the on-call policy.
Provides consultation, direct care services, and other needed activities, as requested by the Medical Director of Neuropsychology.
Supports research endeavors that may require his/her participation.
Keeps the Medical Director of Neuropsychology informed regarding patient issues, potential complaints, and system problems or concerns, as well as personal productivity.
Maintains awareness of, and adheres to, hospital policies and procedures. This includes the Hospital QI and Psychology QI programs, as well as OPPE, Peer Review, and departmental educational opportunities.