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Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

The licensed neuropsychologist provides a full range of clinical services to Connecticut Children’s patients and their families. These services include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, brief assessments, and clinic consultations. The neuropsychologist provides consultation and collaboration with relevant team members to promote patient/student needs. The neuropsychologist also collaborates with community agencies, schools and mental health care providers to facilitate the provision of comprehensive services. The psychologist may provide a % FTE focused on research specific to a chronic illness population.

• Assess pediatric outpatients and inpatients with a wide range of cognitive, medical and developmental disorders through the selection, administration, and interpretation of neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Provide findings and recommendations to patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct brief assessments in multidisciplinary clinics to identify psychological and neuropsychological needs of patients and provide appropriate recommendations for care.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medical and psychological care.
• Participate in clinical research activities, including quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision to pediatric psychology and neuropsychology pre-doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows, as well as teaching of medical students and pediatric residents.
• Clinical Training and Professional Development:
• Participates in clinical training including case conferences and clinical seminar.
• Supervises/trains graduate practicum students and other trainees as assigned.
• Participates in staff development activities
• Maintains professional expertise through involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs.
• Case Coordination:
• Assesses needed services and supports and makes efforts to secure as appropriate.
• Communicates with appropriate agencies to keep providers informed of relevant developments.
• Maintains collegial relationships with team members, responding to concerns, assessing progress and communicating on case developments.
• Age-Specific and Cultural Competencies:
• Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs from pre-school through young adulthood and applies this knowledge.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
• CCMC Standards
• Demonstrates support for the mission and values of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

May supervise graduate psychology practicum student(s), pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows.

• Education Required: Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology/School Psychology/Counseling Psychology required, with an emphasis in neuropsychology. Must have completed an APA approved internship and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology in accordance with the Houston Conference guidelines.

• Experience Preferred: Experience with children and adolescents is preferred.

• Licensure by Connecticut State Department of Public Health as a Psychologist.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire and renewed every 2 years.

• Theories, principles, techniques and practices of psychotherapy and behavior change.
• Human development and child and adolescent psychopathology and diagnosis.
• Clinical and behavioral presentation of children with emotional disturbance and developmental disabilities.
• Functional neuroanatomy.
• Neurological and related disorders including their etiology, pathology, course and treatment.
• Neuropsychology of behavior.
• Child care/Child welfare agencies and continuum of care services.

• Case conceptualization with integration of referral questions, history, and assessment findings.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Education of referral sources regarding neuropsychological services.
• Communication of evaluation results and recommendations.
• Consultation and teaming skills.

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children, adolescent and young adults.
• Develop clinical treatment plans based on evaluation results.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, parents, caretakers, care providers, agency representatives and students.
• Intervene effectively in crisis situations.
• Adhere to documentation standards.
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct, ethical standards and CCMC Code of Conduct.

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

• Job Identification 5487
• Job Category Provider Other
• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 11:48 AM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US
• Scheduled Days and Hours Monday-Friday 8-5p