Rehabilitation Psychologist - Homewood DayRehab - Part-Time - R-000060-5904 - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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Job Description Summary
The Psychologist will assess and treat patients with physical disability
due to chronic and traumatic illnesses and injuries to assist in dealing
with emotional adjustment to disability and compensating for loss of
cognitive abilities. Obtain history from medical documents, conduct
initial psychological assessment, treat patients and families in an
individual and group format, perform psychological and
neuropsychological testing to diagnose and formulate treatment plans as
appropriate.
The Psychologist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley
Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab)'s statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values
by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the SRALab.
The Psychologist will demonstrate SRALab Core Attributes: Communication,
Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving,
Customer Service and SRALab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery,
Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Psychologist will:
- Conduct clinical assessments through structured interviews of
patients, families and other relevant parties to formulate an
individualized plan of treatment.
- Select, administer, interpret and report on results of psychological
and neuropsychological tests to develop treatment plans, counsel
patients and families regarding deficits, diagnose cognitive
problems and provide recommendations for remediation.
- Employ various structured and unstructured treatment techniques on
an individual and/or group basis to address psychological needs of
patients and their families. Adapt care as appropriate for the age
and development of the patient. Assure patient safety in all aspects
of service delivery.
- Monitor patient's progress during treatment and revise goals and
plans as necessary. Alert appropriate treatment team members to
critical changes in patient's psychological status.
- Consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and
neuropsychological factors that affect implementation of and
compliance with treatment, goals and therapeutic relationships.
Participate in clinical and programmatic team meetings.
- Contribute to discharge planning by providing community referrals
and resources for psychological services and providing education to
family members regarding the patient's status, management of
emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Complete appropriate documentation of assessments and treatment of
patients and families. Comply with prescribed standards for adequacy
and timeliness of documentation. Accurately bill for services and
adhere to standards set for level of clinical productivity.
- Evaluate own performance and development in relation to
institutional and discipline specific standards. Maintain prescribed
organizational competencies and discipline specific licensure. Seek
continuing education and certifications to stay current and/or
advance in discipline specific practices.
- Adhere to an conducts practice according to prescribed ethical
codes of the organization and discipline.
- Contribute to the success and advancement of the organization
through appropriate productivity; apply discipline specific
expertise for program planning and evaluation; contribute to
efficient/effective delivery of services.
- Participate in a variety of scholarly activities for professional
development and advancement of the goals of the organization.
Collaborate with others in applied research in the field of
rehabilitation and psychology. Lecture and teach within the
organization and at other external professional forums. Contribute
to academic life in the organization by seeking academic
appointment, participating in committees, and mentoring students in
clinical practice.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the SRALab.
Reporting Relationships
- Outpatient, Day Rehab: Reports directly to Clinical Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Current licensure by the State of Illinois.
Completion of a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology
and successful completion of a clinical internship and necessary
postdoctoral supervised experience to obtain licensure. Knowledge of
psychological principles, development, interpersonal dynamics,
behavioral modification and other treatment techni