Psychologist (Per Diem-Temporary) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Magee

This position functions as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing psychological services to patients and their families at JMMR locations. The primary patient population includes individuals with strokes, with potential involvement in specialty programs such as SCI, Brain Injury, Amputee, and Medical Rehabilitation. The role serves adolescent, young, old, and older adults, including frail elderly, with an understanding of their functional and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Evaluate patients’ needs, abilities, and behaviors using evidence-based pre-screening tools, clinical interviews, and direct observation; document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Provide evidence-based psychological treatments addressing adjustment to health changes, chronic illness, injury, mood and anxiety management, pain, coping with prolonged hospitalization, and facilitating health behavior changes.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Treat individuals and families for issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, social and interpersonal disorders, and adjustment to disability.
• Guide team interventions from a psychological and behavioral perspective.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and other health professionals in patient care.
• Educate patients, family members, and the treatment team regarding the psychological status of the patient.
• Provide individual and family counseling or education for persons on the comprehensive rehab unit.
• Educate staff through co-treatments, chart rounds, and in-service training.
• Communicate impressions and objective information clearly and timely to stakeholders for optimal coordination and outcomes.
• Assist in discharge planning and follow-up services, including mental health referrals for patients and families.
• Provide team leadership for continuity of discharge plans.
• Document treatment notes in a timely manner.
• Facilitate group psychological interventions and support groups.
• Comply with all policies related to Emergency Procedures as defined in the Environment of Care plans.
• Understand personal role in disaster or emergency situations.
• Adhere to hospital and Network policies regarding confidentiality.
• Pursue continuing education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-Accredited program; concentration in rehabilitation or health psychology preferred.
• Three or more years of clinical experience.
• Clinical experience with behavioral techniques required; experience with family therapy desired.
• Licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania (required).
• CPR certification required.

Schedule

Workday Day shift.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.

All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.