Clinical Neuropsychologist

FLSA STATUSExemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION 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 Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredPSY - Psychologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates 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 FUNCTIONSPEOPLE 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 Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines. 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 REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: 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.On Call* Yes TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No