Neuropsychologist (Nex)

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Summary:

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for direct patient care in the Psychology/Neuropsychology Department. Neuropsychologist administers, scores, and interprets neuropsychological testing with patients (ages 0-18 years). In addition, the Neuropsychologist supervises technicians (student externs, post-doctoral fellows, Licensed Psychological Associates, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution

• Maintains a current, valid Texas State License to practice psychology as a Licensed Psychologist

• An internship, or its equivalent, in a clinically relevant area of professional psychology (50% neuropsychology)

• Two (full-time) years experience/specialized training in neuropsychology, (one post-doctoral) supervised 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 supervised by a neuropsychologist 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

• BLS - CPR

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