Shirley Ryan Abilitylabposted 11 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Social Assistance

About the position

The Psychologist will assess and treat patients with physical disabilities resulting from traumatic injuries or illnesses, assisting them in coping with the emotional reactions to their disabilities. This role is integral to the treatment team on the designated inpatient floor, and the psychologist will receive an academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on their academic, research, and clinical experience. The psychologist is expected to consistently demonstrate support for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Vision, Mission, and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts, and showing respect and compassion for patients, their families, fellow employees, and all others associated with the institute. In this position, the psychologist will embody the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes, which include Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service, and adherence to Core Values such as Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence while fulfilling their job duties. The psychologist will conduct interviews with patients, families, and other relevant personnel to gather comprehensive information regarding the patient's personal, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and social history. They will perform psychological and neuropsychological evaluations and provide consultation and therapeutic interventions for individuals, families, and groups, utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and relaxation training. Additionally, the psychologist will lead and/or co-facilitate psychoeducational groups and consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors that may impact rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships. The psychologist will also provide capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments as needed, co-treat with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors hinder rehabilitation progress, and offer discharge planning and follow-up services, including referrals for patients and families. They will maintain patient documentation in accordance with organizational requirements and perform any other duties assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Furthermore, the psychologist will participate in the Psychology Training Program with Doctoral-Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual and group supervision and didactics, and will be involved in research activities and provide professional presentations as requested.

Responsibilities

  • Interview patients, families, and other appropriate personnel to obtain information regarding the patient's personal, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and social history.
  • Conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
  • Provide consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and relaxation training.
  • Lead and/or co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.
  • Consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors affecting rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships.
  • Provide capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments as needed.
  • Co-treat with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation progress.
  • Provide discharge planning and follow-up services including referrals for patients and families.
  • Maintain patient documentation per organization requirements.
  • Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.
  • Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty development, grand rounds, medical school teaching).
  • Participate in research activities.

Requirements

  • PhD or Psy.D. from an American Psychological Association accredited school and successful completion of both a clinical internship and fellowship.
  • Current eligibility for licensure by State of Illinois required.
  • Completion of an accredited fellowship in rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, and/or clinical neuropsychology is preferred.
  • Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred.
  • Ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, and with physicians and team members.
  • Analytical skills to select and interpret neuropsychological and/or psychological tests to assess patient disorders and formulate treatment plans.

Nice-to-haves

  • Completion of an accredited fellowship in rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, and/or clinical neuropsychology is preferred.
  • Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • 401k benefit for retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Employee discount programs
  • Wellness programs to promote health and wellness
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