The Department of Neuropsychology at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full-time clinical neuropsychologist to work within the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Epilepsy Center (Harford and New Britain, CT). This position is a collaboration between the Institute of Living and Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute and reflects our commitment to embedding behavioral health services in medical settings throughout the system. The clinical neuropsychologist will join our growing team of dedicated and skilled neuropsychologists embedded in other neuroscience divisions. The epilepsy neuropsychologist will have office locations in Hartford CT (3 days per week) and New Britain CT (2 days per week). The Epilepsy Center provides comprehensive care by a dedicated team and is accredited as level 4 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. There are 8 epileptologists, 3 advanced practice providers, 3 neurosurgeons, and multiple other valuable members of our multidisciplinary team. Our primary goal is the wellness of our patients, achieved through collaboration, inclusive and highly communicative approach to care. We highly value our colleagues’ wellness, recognizing that this supports our ability to provide the best care for our patients. Hartford HealthCare has a longstanding and strong culture of supportive and curious teamwork that is firmly instilled in our Epilepsy Center. *Program Summary* The Department of Neuropsychology enjoys active involvement in the hospital’s rich history of training and provision of exceptional care. Departmental neuropsychologists participate in clinical care, research, training, and multidisciplinary collaboration at multiple sites within Hartford HealthCare, including the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center, Memory Care Center, Institute of Living (Inpatient Psychiatry and General Neuropsychology Outpatient Clinic), and Hartford Hospital (medical inpatient and inpatient rehabilitation). Opportunities to participate in teaching activities and supervision of students at all levels of training exist. The Institute of Living has a deep commitment to research and education, as well as clinical care, and there are many opportunities to get involved in hospital-wide activities and initiatives. The Institute of Living also has a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary collaboration and continuing education, including weekly Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Neurology Grand Rounds, and numerous other educational opportunities, including departmental seminars for staff neuropsychologists and trainees. *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. Duties will generally include: * 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 * There may be opportunities to work with our radiology team to oversee fMRI protocols and perform interpretation. * Close 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 * The Institute of Living has a deep commitment to research and education, as well as clinical care, and there are many opportunities to get involved in hospital-wide activities and initiatives. * Participation in neuropsychology departmental staff meetings. * Participation in teaching activities (i.e., seminars) and, if desired, supervision of students at all levels of training. * 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 *Benefits* * Medical and dental benefits * 401(k) plan with employer match * Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire * Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs * Health insurance With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees - we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is*your moment*. *To apply please send a letter of interest and CV to Kristin.Slyne@hhchealth.org or apply at hhccareers.org* /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./ **Job:** **Behavioral Health* **Organization:** **Institute of Living* **Title:** *Clinical Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Epilepsy Center* **Location:** *Connecticut-Hartford-85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)* **Requisition ID:** *25156755* **Other Locations:** *Connecticut-New Britain-1 Lake Street NB - HOCC (10124)*