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The Neuropsychologist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients with behavioral, psychiatric or cognitive disorders resulting from brain injury or disease. The Neuropsychologist provides a broad range of comprehensive neuropsychological services (e.g. assessments, evaluations, education) dealing with complex issues related to the complete range of neurocognitive disorders and traumatic brain injuries as well as complex psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions. This position requires additional clinical and educational training beyond what is required for a clinical or counseling psychologist.

• Independently conducts a wide range of neuropsychological services that include, but is not limited to, assessment of cognitive, emotional, psychological, and behavioral functional concerns.
• Works in consultation with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate accurate diagnosis, patient education, and treatment planning. Consults with patient care teams to develop tailored treatment plans that meet the specific needs of the patient.
• Provides screening for cognitive deficits to address specific functional questions or to determine whether a complete neuropsychological evaluation is needed and/or makes referrals to appropriate services to meet the medical needs of the patient.
• Performs assessments to support decision-making when there are questions about a patient’s ability to make medical decisions, perform other specific functions or live independently, and provide recommendations to clinical interdisciplinary teams.
• Provides clinical neuropsychological supervision of psychology interns, practicum students and residents in psychiatry.
• Provides neurocognitive didactics for psychology interns and practicum students, psychiatry residents, faculty, and other medical professionals.
• Consults with physicians and staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Develops individualized care plans as necessary and appropriate.
• Monitors patients progress and adjusts treatment plan as appropriate when requested by care team.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supports academic, educational, and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in this process when requested.
• Partners and communicates with the neuropsychological service to build a positive brand and a positive patient/customer experience for those who encounter Acclaim/JPS Health Network, including health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serves as a community resource.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Provider Schedule: M-F
• Call Schedule: No

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Documentation of successful completion of a 2-year neuropsychology postdoctoral / fellowship program.

• Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) at the time the program was completed OR, a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and, successful completion of a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the specialization program must be completed in an APA or an APPIC accredited doctoral-level clinical psychology training program; b) the specialty in which retraining occurred was consistent with the training needed to be a neuropsychologist and included a dissertation that was primarily psychological in nature.

• Successful completion of a clinical or counseling psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or APPIC at the time of completion.

• Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in the State of Texas or be eligible for Texas Board licensure as outlined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

• The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other care team members.

• Competitive salary
• Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retirement options

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5+ million. As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation.