Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery, and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we advance human ability, together.

Job Description

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assess and treat patients with physical disability due to traumatic injuries or illnesses to assist patients in dealing with emotional reactions to their disability. The post-doctoral fellow will have the option to train in a variety of settings including a major rotation in acute inpatient rehabilitation, with minor rotations in our Day Rehabilitation program, Pain Management Center, Functional Movement Disorder Clinic, and Outpatient Neuropsychology. Within these settings, the post-doctoral fellow obtains patient case history and conducts initial psychological assessments. As clinically indicated, the post-doctoral fellow provides psychotherapy services for individuals, families, and within groups. The post-doctoral fellow additionally provides capacity evaluations, behavioral management plans, co-treatments, and suicide assessments, as needed. The post-doctoral fellow acts as an integral part of the treatment team for their designated rotation.

The post-doctoral fellow will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of vision, mission, and core values by striving for excellence, contributing to 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 institute.

The post-doctoral fellow will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab core attributes: communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment/problem solving, customer service, and core values (hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Interview patients, families, and other appropriate personnel to obtain information regarding the 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 psychoeducational groups.
• Consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors that would affect the 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.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Supervision for Training Program

• Participate in psychology training with doctoral-level advanced practicum students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.

Teaching and Research Responsibilities

• Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty development, grand rounds, medical school teaching).
• Participate in research activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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, as well as with physicians and team members.
• Analytical skills to select and interpret neuropsychological and/or psychological tests to assess patient disorders and formulate treatment plans.

Reporting Relationships

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

Working Conditions

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

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $47,368.46 annually - $78,626.08 annually

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations. Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.