Entry Level Clinical Neuropsychologist Jobs
New grad clinical neuropsychologist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or supervised assessment experience can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like LifeStance Health and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Neuropsychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect, specializing in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
PH.D in clinical psychology or neuropsychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program
American Psychological Association (APA) accredited 2 year internship program
Experience
Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
PSY - Psychologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PSV Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs clinical interviews, conducts diagnostic assessments and scores neuropsychological tests and writing reports to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients.
Provides feedback to patients and family members regarding treatments and interventions.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in case conferences with referring physicians and interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, families or staff.
Oversees neuropsychological evaluations and assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Delivers neuropsychological treatment to patients in the brain injury or neuro-cognitive program.
Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the interprofessional care team.
Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Helps to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits.
Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of neuropsychology and psychological therapy treatments by attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: No
+ Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call: Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Neuropsychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect, specializing in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
PH.D in clinical psychology or neuropsychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program
American Psychological Association (APA) accredited 2 year internship program
Experience
Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
PSY - Psychologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PSV Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs clinical interviews, conducts diagnostic assessments and scores neuropsychological tests and writing reports to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients.
Provides feedback to patients and family members regarding treatments and interventions.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in case conferences with referring physicians and interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, families or staff.
Oversees neuropsychological evaluations and assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Delivers neuropsychological treatment to patients in the brain injury or neuro-cognitive program.
Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the interprofessional care team.
Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Helps to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits.
Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of neuropsychology and psychological therapy treatments by attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: No
+ Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call: Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Clinical Neuropsychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical neuropsychologist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for completed doctoral training, supervised practicum or internship hours, and hands-on experience with neuropsychological assessment batteries. Candidates who can name specific tests they have administered, such as the WAIS or RBANS, stand out early. Postdoctoral fellowship experience is a strong differentiator, and familiarity with report writing and feedback sessions signals readiness for independent caseloads.
Which companies hire entry level clinical neuropsychologists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical neuropsychologists right now include LifeStance Health and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, academic medical centers, and outpatient behavioral health groups are among the most common employer types at this stage.
Are there remote entry level clinical neuropsychologist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve in-person assessment and are predominantly on-site. About 0% of entry level clinical neuropsychologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on telehealth consultations, report writing, or program coordination rather than direct neuropsychological testing.
Are these new grad clinical neuropsychologist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical neuropsychologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts doctoral practicum or internship hours toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio of supervised assessments in place of post-licensure experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical neuropsychologists?
Entry Level clinical neuropsychologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active patient caseloads requiring neuropsychological evaluation and have structured training environments suited to candidates early in their careers.