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.

• 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
• May have opportunities to work with our radiology team to oversee fMRI protocols and perform interpretation
• Closer 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

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 disorders
• fMRI 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