Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology

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• Interview patients, families, and other appropriate personnel to obtain information regarding patient’s personal, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and social history.
• Conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological evaluations.
• Provide consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals, families, and groups.
• Engage in evidence-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 co‑facilitate psycho educational groups.
• Consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors that would affect implementation of rehabilitation programs and patient‑therapist relationships.
• Conduct capacity evaluations to assist the medical team with decision making abilities.
• Conduct suicide assessments to assist with safety planning.
• Co‑treat with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation progress.
• Provide discharge planning and follow‑up services including psychological referrals for patients and families.
• Maintain patient documentation per organization requirements.
• Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral‑Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.
• Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty development, grand rounds, medical school teaching).
• Participate in research activities.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

• 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 neuropsychological and/or psychological tests assess patient disorders and formulate treatment plans.

• Reports directly to the Manager, Psychology. For supervision, reports to the Supervising Psychologist.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

Pay Range: $ 47,300.00 annually - $ 78,700.00 annually

Benefits:
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Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

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