DayRehab Psychologist - Part-Time

About the role

The Psychologist will conduct interviews, evaluations, consultations, and therapeutic interventions for patients, families, and groups. They will provide evidence-based treatments such as CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and relaxation training. The psychologist will lead or co-facilitate groups, consult with treatment teams, perform capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments. They will also participate in discharge planning and follow-up services, and provide supervision and training for advanced practicum students and post-doctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
• Provides consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals, families, and groups.
• Engages in evidenced-based interventions, including CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness based interventions, and relaxation training.
• Lead and/or cofacilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Consults with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors affecting rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships.
• Co-treats with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation progress.
• Maintains patient documentation per organization requirements.
• Participates in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.
• Participates in Psychology Training for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology.
• Provides professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty development, grand rounds, medical school teaching).
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Requirements

• Knowledge of psychological principles, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Current eligibility for licensure by State of Illinois required.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, and/or clinical neuropsychology preferred.
• Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Ability to interpret growth and development related information to meet patient needs.
• 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.

Skills

• Evidence-based interventions (CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, relaxation training)
• Group facilitation and consultation
• Discharge planning and follow-up services
• Supervision and training of advanced practicum students and post-doctoral fellows
• Professional presentations

Benefits

Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research, and clinical experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

24 weekly hours