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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 Psychologist 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 psychologist acts as an
integral part of the treatment team for their designated inpatient
floor. The psychologist will receive an academic appointment at
Northwestern Medicine - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department
based on academic, research, and clinical experience.
The Psychologist 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 Psychologist 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 Psychologist will:
- Interviews patients, families and other appropriate personnel to
obtain information regarding patient's personal, medical,
psychiatric, substance use, and social history.
- Conducts psychological and 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.
- The psychologist additionally provides capacity evaluations,
behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments, as needed.
- 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
referrals for patients and families.
- Maintains patient documentation per organization requirements.
- Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced
Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group
supervision, and didactics.
- Participation in Psychology Training for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in
Rehabilitation Psychology.
- Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty
development, grand rounds, medical school teaching)
- Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine - Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research, and
clinical experience.
- Participates in research activities.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Outpatient, Day Rehab: Reports directly to Clinical Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Knowledge of psychological principles, inter-relational dynamics,
individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques
normally acquired through completion of 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 assess patient disorders and formulate treatment
plans.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment