Location:
Dodson Medical Office BuildingDepartment:
Cln-Neuro PsychologyShift:
First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
20Summary:
The Neuropsychologist is responsible for direct patient care in the Psychology/Neuropsychology 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.).
Qualifications:
PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas.
An internship, or its equivalent, in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology (50% neuropsychology).
Two full-time years of pre- or post-doc experience/specialized training in neuropsychology. Two years must include supervision by a board-certified neuropsychologist.
{If neuropsychologist trained before 2001} two or more years of appropriate supervised training applying neuropsychological services in a clinical setting in lieu of the 2 years pre- and post-doctoral training can be applied.
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.
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
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Skills Required
- Doctoral degree in Psychology
- Current Texas State License to practice as a Licensed Psychologist
- Internship in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology
- Two years experience in neuropsychology supervised by a board-certified neuropsychologist
- Training in child growth and development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- BLS - CPR certification
What We Do
Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of serving our community.
