Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Psychologist

Shepherd Center • Atlanta, GA

83d

About The Position

Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological services (assessment, evaluation, treatment planning and intervention, consultation, education, and feedback) to patients, families, and hospital staff at Shepherd Center. The position involves working closely with the Psychology Department and participating in various committees and missions of the center.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology; Graduate of APA/CPA-approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Completion of an APA/CPA-approved Internship in Clinical Psychology.
• Completion of a one- or two-year supervised post-doctoral fellowship or +5 years of licensed clinical experience.
• ABPP Board certified in Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, Clinical, or Health Psychology, or meets the eligibility requirements for ABPP board certification.
• Fully licensed or license-eligible in the state of Georgia.
• BLS Certification Required.
• Clinical expertise in Neurorehabilitation Psychology, legal aspects of psychology, intervention, and assessment.

Nice To Haves

• ABPP-CN or ABPP-RP

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Psychology Department Supervisors and is an active member of the Psychology Department and Shepherd Center committees.
• Completes initial assessment of newly admitted patients within 72 hours of admission.
• Completes documentation and billing in the EHR on day of service.
• Provides timely documentation of progress/updated goals in the medical record.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge in the competency areas of Psychology appropriate to the patient population and setting.
• Provides education to interdisciplinary staff on potential psychosocial, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues associated with injury/illness.
• Provides training as needed for new staff psychologists, students, and trainees.
• Provides timely consultation and communication of recommendations for biopsychosocial issues and/or behavioral issues identified by the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice by seeking appropriate consultation when needed.
• Follows appropriate procedures as identified by the Department of Psychology Director.
• Maintains continuing education and licensure according to state and pertinent board requirements.
• Thoroughly evaluates patient’s cognitive status, emotional functioning, and psychological history.
• Formulates appropriate, individualized treatment plans and recommendations.
• Participates effectively in team conferences by providing communication and reports that relate to patients’ progress.
• Provides meaningful team leadership by facilitating effective team functioning.
• Identifies the unique needs of diverse patient populations and provides culturally competent training supervision and consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees