Psychologist Job New York City area,New York USA,Healthcare

Position: Psychologist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - [...]

Overview

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient s ability to function. We specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychologist. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the provision of direct neuropsychological and/or psychological services, supervision of select staff/trainees on the service, and oversight of service-specific clinical responsibilities under the direction of the Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based assessment, psychotherapeutic or behavioral interventions to patients and their families individually or in groups. Patient population will include patients with neurological conditions or complex medical histories as well as a variety of mental health needs including diagnoses of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and adjustment to illness or injury among others. Additional requirements include case management services, school advocacy and coordination of care with medical team as appropriate.

Ensure that all clinical services delivered adhere to regulations and standards set by federal, state, and city agencies, as well as national psychology regulatory bodies.

Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to evaluate and treat assigned patient populations.

Function as a resource for other interdisciplinary team members on the service. Confers with physicians and other intra-disciplinary staff regarding patient care. Available to assist staff and other team members in patient management.

Ensure accuracy in documentation and billing for psychological services rendered on the service.

Provide supervisory oversight of psychology interns and fellows for psychological and behavioral interventions, individually or in groups. Ensure that all clinical services delivered by supervises adhere to regulations and standards set by federal, state, and city agencies, as well as by national psychology regulatory bodies.

Assist with the development and implementation of educational programs to advance clinical care. Attend departmental educational in-services, workshops, and professional conferences to maintain and update current knowledge in the field. Share new knowledge with the staff.

Plan and implement patient-related programming initiatives within the service. Evaluate ongoing efficacy of outpatient program initiatives. Assist the Supervisor in clinical interventions to reduce errors or delays in outpatient service delivery.

Under the direction of supervisor and site director as appropriate, develop and regularly update a plan for cultivating and maintaining referral sources for the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.

D). Current license as a Psychologist in New York State. Completion of an APA-accredited psychology internship and a relevant psychology postdoctoral fellowship/residency in health psychology, pediatric psychology, clinical psychology, rehabilitation psychology, or related field in psychology is required. Must meet NYU Langone Health medical staff credentialing criteria for psychology core privileges. Previous experience working with interdisciplinary providers (e.g., physiatry, PT, OT, speech-language pathology, neuropsychology) is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate would have experience in evidence-based interventions for complex medical populations, including psychological evaluations and interventions for pain.

Required Licenses

Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications

Prior clinical experience in rehabilitation psychology. Prior experience in working in an inpatient setting. Post doctoral fellowship in related area of rehabilitation psychology.

The candidate must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive…


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