Neuropsychologist

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan 401(k) & 401(k) match

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a part-time Neuropsychologist to provide direct patient care in the Mind Health/Neuroscience Department for ages 3-18. You will administer and interpret neuropsychological tests and discuss results with families.

The role includes supervising technicians and collaborating with clinicians to support high-quality patient care. Prior pediatric neuropsychology experience and APA training are required.

Qualifications

• Administer, score and interpret neuropsychological tests for ages 3-18.
• Work closely with families to discuss results.
• Experience supervising technicians and externs.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in Mind Health/Neuroscience Department.
• Supervise technicians and trainees.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to integrate neuropsychological findings.

Skills

Neuropsychology testing

Child development

Pediatric psychology

Family communication

Supervision of staff

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Job description

Location

Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Cln-Neuro Psychology Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 20

Summary

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for direct patient care in the Mind Health/Neuroscience 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.). Hours: Part time 20 hrs per week with benefits Education/Experience: PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited institution. 2 Two full-time years of pre- or post-doc experience/specialized training in neuropsychology. Two years must include supervision by a board-certified neuropsychologist. An internship, or its equivalent, in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology (50% neuropsychology). Training in child growth and development required. Prior experience in pediatric setting, preferred. 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.

License/Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, or licensed eligible.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification required prior to start.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance #HC

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.