Neuropsychologist

Acclaim Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance provided

Health, vision, and dental insurance options

Retirement options

Job summary

Acclaim Health is seeking a skilled Neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients with cognitive disorders. This role entails working with a diverse care team to develop tailored treatment plans and to mentor interns and residents.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or PsyD, have completed a neuropsychology fellowship, and hold a Texas psychology license. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Must have a full, current psychology license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Provide neurocognitive didactics and supervision.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR)

Commitment to patient safety and equitable healthcare

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Completion of a 2-year neuropsychology postdoctoral/fellowship program

Doctoral degree accredited by APA or APPIC

Job description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprising over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time. JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years and is an urban teaching hospital. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation.

Job Title

Neuropsychologist

Requisition Number

req29816

Location

Center for Behavioral Health Recovery, 601 W. Terrell St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

Job Summary

The Neuropsychologist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients with behavioral, psychiatric or cognitive disorders resulting from brain injury or disease. The Neuropsychologist provides a broad range of comprehensive neuropsychological services (e.g. assessments, evaluations, education) dealing with complex issues related to the complete range of neurocognitive disorders and traumatic brain injuries as well as complex psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions. This position requires additional clinical and educational training beyond what is required for a clinical or counseling psychologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently conduct a wide range of neuropsychological services that include, but are not limited to, assessment of cognitive, emotional, psychological, and behavioral functional concerns.
• Work in consultation with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate accurate diagnosis, patient education, and treatment planning. Consult with patient care teams to develop tailored treatment plans that meet the specific needs of the patient.
• Provide screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine whether a complete neuropsychological evaluation is needed and/or make referrals to appropriate services to meet the medical needs of the patient.
• Perform assessments to support decision-making when there are questions about a patient’s ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions or live independently, and provide recommendations to clinical interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical neuropsychological supervision of psychology interns, practicum students and residents in psychiatry.
• Provide neurocognitive didactics for psychology interns and practicum students, psychiatry residents, faculty, and other medical professionals.
• Consult with physicians and staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Develop individualized care plans as necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate when requested by care team.
• Monitor guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
• Provide evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient-centered and patient-valued behavior.
• Maintain a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Support academic, educational, and research endeavors.
• Attend Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and be an active participant in this process when requested.
• Partner and communicate with the neuropsychological service to build a positive brand and a positive patient/customer experience for those who encounter Acclaim/JPS Health Network, including health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serve as a community resource.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

• Provider Schedule: M-F
• Call Schedule: No

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Documentation of successful completion of a 2-year neuropsychology postdoctoral/fellowship program.
• Education Requirement
  • Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) at the time the program was completed, OR a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and successful completion of a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions: (a) the specialization program must be completed in an APA or an APPIC accredited doctoral-level clinical psychology training program; (b) the specialty in which retraining occurred was consistent with the training needed to be a neuropsychologist and included a dissertation that was primarily psychological in nature.
• Internship Requirement
  • Successful completion of a clinical or counseling psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or APPIC at the time of completion.
• Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training
  • Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in the State of Texas, or be eligible for Texas Board licensure as outlined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

Key Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Work Environment

• The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other care team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retirement options