What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellowship position at GuideStar Eldercare?
Job Description
We are offering a multi-dimensional, outpatient geriatric psychology post-doctoral fellowship.
About the Fellowship
Fellows will work alongside licensed psychologists in providing on-location behavioral health and neuro-cognitive services to residents of long-term care facilities.
Care Settings
The fellows will rotate between and through a wide range of care settings, including:
- Assisted Living
- Skilled Short-Term Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Skilled Nursing
- Secure Dementia/Memory Care units dedicated to residents with late-stage dementia
About the Experience
This Post-Doctoral year will significantly expand your knowledge base in the growing area of geriatric psychological and neuropsychiatric care.
Our supervisory staff are dedicated to making this fellowship year a great experience.
About the Position
Fellows will have opportunities for:
- Psychotherapy and neurocognitive testing experiences with diverse geriatric population
- Working with the full team of staff at our partner facilities
- Hands-on contribution to our mission of providing the best quality care in the twilight of our patients' lives
About Research Time
Research time in this fellowship is less than 25%.
Specializations
Emphasis: Health Psychology and Neurocognitive Disorders
Benefits
We offer:
- Elective Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Short/long-term disability (paid by Post Doc)
- GuideStar provided medical malpractice insurance
- Four (4) workdays of paid time off to prepare for EPPP exam
- $750 tuition reimbursement if Post Doc elects to participate in the EPPP 4-day workshop
- Seven (7) paid holidays
- Relocation reimbursement plan
About Us
GuideStar Eldercare is the national leader in neurobehavioral long-term care services, providing expert neuropsychiatric and dementia care services to nursing homes and memory care facilities.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
