Clinical Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) Neurology

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The Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the U.S. remains one of Americas leading not-for-profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric Services.

Job Summary

The Department of Neuropsychology at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full-time general clinical neuropsychologist to work within the new premier Class A ambulatory Ayer Neuroscience Institute Multispecialty Neurology Center (Norwich CT). This new center will bring together neurosurgery pain management memory care PM&R headache epilepsy stroke neuromuscular neuroimmunology infusion general neurology primary care rheumatology and advanced diagnostic imagingall under one roof. The clinical neuropsychologist will join our growing team of dedicated and skilled neuropsychologists. This position is a collaboration between the Institute of Living and Hartford HealthCares Ayer Neuroscience Institute and reflects our commitment to embedding behavioral health services in medical settings throughout the system.

The neuropsychologist is an essential member of the comprehensive care team and performs outpatient neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for adult patients with neurological disorders (e.g. neurodegenerative disease autoimmune disease neuromuscular conditions movement disorders etc.). The neuropsychologist works closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote an understanding of brain functioning and impairment inform diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan. 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.

Program Summary

The Department of Neuropsychology enjoys active involvement in the hospitals 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 Epilepsy Institute of Living (outpatient and inpatient psychiatry) 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 and numerous other educational opportunities including departmental seminars for staff neuropsychologists and trainees.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive clinical neuropsychological assessment services including the gathering of relevant historical information administration of appropriate testing measures analysis integration interpretation of data and completion of timely detailed and accurate documentation.

• 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 neuropsychologist is an essential member of the comprehensive care team and performs outpatient neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for adult patients with various neurological conditions.

• Participation in departmental staff meetings.

• Participation in teaching activities (i.e. seminars) and if desired supervision of students at all levels of training.

• 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/Minnesota Conference Guidelines and/or be eligible for ABPP in clinical neuropsychology

• 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

• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

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

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