Psychologist - Inpatient and DayRehab

About the role

The Psychologist will conduct interviews with patients, families, and other appropriate personnel to gather comprehensive information about their personal, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and social histories. They will also perform psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, provide consultation and therapeutic intervention, lead and facilitate psychoeducational groups, and consult with treatment teams on psychological and neuropsychological factors affecting rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
• Provides consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals, families, and groups using 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.
• Engages in the provision of capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments as needed.
• Co-treats with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors impact rehabilitation progress.
• Maintains patient documentation according to organizational requirements.
• Participates in Psychology Training with doctoral-level advanced practicum students, including individual and group supervision, and didactics.
• Participates in 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 acquired through completion of a PhD or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited school and successful completion of a clinical internship and fellowship.
• Current eligibility for licensure by the State of Illinois.
• 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 ensure patient needs are met.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, families, 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)
• Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations
• Consultation and therapeutic intervention
• Psychoeducational group facilitation
• Capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, and suicide assessments
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Professional presentations
• Research activities

Benefits

• Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in research activities.

Pay

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient care needs.