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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · 4 weeks ago

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$47K/yr - $79K/yr

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Psychology to conduct psychological evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions. The role involves engaging in evidence-based practices, consulting with treatment teams, and participating in training and research activities.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

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 evidenced-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 cofacilitate psychoeducational 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)

Participates in research activities

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Qualification

PhDPsyD in PsychologyPsychological evaluationsCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)AcceptanceCommitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Neuropsychological assessmentsAnalytical skillsResearch participationInterpersonal skills

Required

Completed a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Doctoral degree must be conferred prior to start date

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

Preferred

Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting

Benefits

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits