Clinical Neuropsychologist – Outpatient Neuropsychology Service

Profile The Division of Psychology is seeking an outstanding clinical neuropsychologist with assessment expertise and research interests in aging/dementia, cancer, psychiatric disorders, and/or functional neurological disorders. The position is primarily clinical with opportunities to participate in research activities through the O’Donnell Brain institute. UT Southwestern is a large, cutting-edge medical system which includes the William P.

Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion, and partners with other major teaching hospitals in the Southwestern Medical District, including Texas Behavioral Health Center, Children's Health℠ Children's Medical Center Dallas, and Parkland Health and Hospital Systems. With over 25 adult and pediatric neuropsychologists on campus, there is a large professional community with whom to collaborate.

This position is located in the Outpatient Neuropsychology Service within the primary University Hospital system, with some inpatient consultation. Responsibilities include provision of clinical neuropsychological assessment and consultation services, development and implementation of intervention strategies, supervision of pre- and post-doctoral trainees, and participation in the overall academic mission, with opportunities for involvement in our APA accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.

Primary patient populations include movement disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, stroke, and epilepsy, as well as neuropsychiatric presentations and a broad range of complex medical disorders. We are seeking a candidate who espouses a flexible approach to assessment and is experienced in working with adults with a range of neurocognitive disorders. Requirements include doctoral degree in psychology or related field, APA approved pre-doctoral internship, and ABPP/CN-eligible postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology.

Preference will be given to board certified clinicians experienced with the above patient populations. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection for the position, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. General Information As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center clinical team in Psychiatry/Neuropsychology, you will join in an evolving effort to contribute to advances in behavioral and brain health, transform patient care, and expand knowledge and implications of brain-behavior relationships.

In our growing Dallas campus, we have neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists and many varied students advancing the development of assessments and neurotherapeutic interventions for challenging brain disorders, discovering advanced understanding of the causes of psychiatric illnesses and cures. At UT Southwestern, your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community, and the world.

Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world, and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work. Highlights of the Opportunity Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowance Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on start state), dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and disability benefits.

To learn more, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ As employees of a public, State of Texas organization, faculty are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based No state income tax Eligible site for public student loan forgiveness program and NIH loan repayment program Mission/Vision Discover, Educate, and Heal the Mind, Body, and Brain The Department of Psychiatry’s vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.

Team Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and neuropsychology with opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching, and clinical mission, including underrepresented groups.

Work-Life Balance Our generous leave program offers several paid leave options, extended illness bank, paid family leave, and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime). UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!