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you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assess and treat patients with physical
disability due to traumatic injuries or illnesses to assist patients in
dealing with emotional reaction to their disability. The post-doctoral
fellow will have the option to train in a variety of settings including
a major rotation in acute inpatient rehabilitation, with minor rotations
in our Day Rehabilitation program, Pain Management Center, Functional
Movement Disorder Clinic, and Outpatient Neuropsychology. Within these
settings, the post-doctoral fellow obtains patient case history and
conducts initial psychological assessments. As clinically indicated, the
post-doctoral fellow provides psychotherapy services for individuals,
families, and within groups. The post-doctoral fellow additionally
provides capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans,
co-treatments, and suicide assessments, as needed. The post-doctoral
fellow acts as an integral part of the treatment team for their
designated rotation.
The post-doctoral fellow will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The post-doctoral fellow will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology will:
Clinical:
- Interviews patients, families, and other appropriate personnel to
obtain information regarding patient's personal, medical,
psychiatric, substance use, and social history.
- Conducts psychological and/or neuropsychological evaluations.
- Provide consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals,
families, and groups. Engage in evidenced-based interventions,
including, but not limited to 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 cofacilitate psychoeducational groups.
- Consults with treatment teams regarding psychological and
neuropsychological factors that would affect implementation of
rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships.
- Conducts capacity evaluations to assist the medical team with
decision making abilities.
- Conducts suicide assessments to assist with safety planning
- Co-treats with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or
behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation progress.
- Provides discharge planning and follow-up services including
psychological referrals for patients and families.
- Maintains patient documentation per organization requirements.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Supervi ion for Training Program:
- Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced
Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group
supervision, and didactics.
Teaching and Research:
- Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty
development, grand rounds, medical school teaching)
- Participates in research activities.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Completed a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling
Psychology. Doctoral degree must be conferred prior to start date.
Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation
setting is preferred.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adult and
geriatric patients as measured by specific performance standards and as
described by department/unit policies and procedures.
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 neuropsychologic