Clinical Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Epilepsy Center

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 disordersFMRI 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 To apply please send a letter of interest and CV to Kristin. Slyne@hhchealth.org or apply at hhccareers.org