Clinical Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Epilepsy Center

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Employee discount programs

Resumo da oferta

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a full-time clinical neuropsychologist for the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Epilepsy Center. This role entails conducting neuropsychological evaluations for patients with seizure disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a PhD/Psy.D. in Psychology, completion of a two-year clinical fellowship, and specialization in epilepsy. Benefits include medical/dental coverage, a 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. Join us in providing comprehensive care within a supportive environment.

Qualificações

• Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
• Completion of a neuropsychology fellowship conforming to Houston Conference Guidelines.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform outpatient neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for patients.
• Conduct presurgical evaluations focused on neuro-anatomical correlation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.

Conhecimentos

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Specialized training in epilepsy/seizure disorders

Formação académica

Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) or Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.)

Completion of a two-year clinical neuropsychology fellowship

Licensed to practice psychology in Connecticut

Ferramentas

fMRI interpretation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)

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 (Harford 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.

Program Summary

The Department of Neuropsychology enjoys active involvement in the hospital’s rich history of training and provision of exceptional care. Departmental neuropsychologists participate in clinical care, research, training, and multidisciplinary collaboration at multiple sites within Hartford HealthCare, including the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center, Memory Care Center, Institute of Living (Inpatient Psychiatry and General Neuropsychology Outpatient Clinic), and Hartford Hospital (medical inpatient and inpatient rehabilitation). Opportunities to participate in teaching activities and supervision of students at all levels of training exist. The Institute of Living has a deep commitment to research and education, as well as clinical care, and there are many opportunities to get involved in hospital-wide activities and initiatives. The Institute of Living also has a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary collaboration and continuing education, including weekly Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Neurology Grand Rounds, and numerous other educational opportunities, including departmental seminars for staff neuropsychologists and trainees.

Job Responsibilities

The neuropsychologist is an essential member of the comprehensive care team and performs outpatient neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for patients with seizure disorders. The neuropsychologist is adept at gathering relevant historical information, analyzing, integrating and interpreting data and findings, completing timely, detailed and accurate documentation, and providing comprehensive feedback to the team during surgery conference meetings. Duties will generally include:

• Standard evaluations for cognitive deficits, anxiety, depression, attentional disorders and other factors impacting the daily performance of people with epilepsy
• Presurgical evaluations focused on neuro-anatomical correlation and advising the safety of specific neurosurgical treatment options during our weekly epilepsy surgery conference
• Complex procedures including Wada tests, functional testing and cortical mapping, and awake craniotomies, in close partnership with neurodiagnostic, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery colleagues
• There may be opportunities to work with our radiology team to oversee fMRI protocols and perform interpretation.
• Close collaboration with the social worker and psychiatrist embedded within the epilepsy program.
• Involvement in our Clinical Council, contributing to the advancement of the care we provide all our patients
• Participation in neuropsychology departmental staff meetings.
• Participation in teaching activities (i.e., seminars) and, if desired, supervision of students at all levels of training.

Qualifications

• 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
• fMRI interpretation training is preferred, but not required
• Licensed to practice psychology in the state of Connecticut
• Strong written communication skills
• Interest in graduate and post-graduate education is a plus
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.