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Job Title : Psychologist

Department : Physical Med Pier

Location : Penn Medicine Rittenhouse- 1800 Lombard Street

Hours : Full Time

Summary :

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Penn Medicine is seeking a Rehabilitation Psychologist with interest and training in the evaluation and management of adults with acquired neurological and musculoskeletal conditions or injuries. The psychologist will provide evidence-based psychological evaluation and treatment services to patients following various neurological or musculoskeletal conditions or injuries (e.g., TBI, concussion, stroke, neurodegenerative disease, amputation, burn injury, spinal cord injury). The psychologist works with a multidisciplinary team to support inpatients transferred from an acute hospital environment with high medical complexity and needs. This position is based at Penn Medicine Rittenhouse, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities :

Perform psychological assessments of common mental health disorders in an ambulatory psychiatric care setting with a diverse population of adult patients (18 years of age).

Work as a primary clinical care team member to provide empirically supported treatment of common mental health disorders and provide psychoeducation for patients and their support systems.

Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions.

Document the psychological assessment, interventions, and treatment plans in a timely and appropriate manner, to maintain thorough records in compliance with professional standards, and regulatory and insurance requirements.

Consult and collaborate with prescribing clinicians regarding medication for the management and treatment of mental health disorders when indicated.

Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health services when appropriate.

Provide clinical supervision to psychotherapy trainees. This involves the cultivation and development of the next generation of psychotherapists.

Prepare, present, and disseminate didactic knowledge with colleagues and trainees regarding various theoretical orientations and interventions.

Responsible for emotionally managing traumatic information daily.

Responsible for providing resilient self-support and processing difficult information with colleagues.

Participate in Department quality improvement initiatives and meetings. Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.

Participate in Entity and Department initiatives for Patient / Employee safety. Demonstrate an awareness of patient / employee safety when carrying out the daily responsibilities of position.

Annual validation of competencies required for the position.

Credentials :

Psychologist (Required)

Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology

Education or Equivalent Experience :

Ph.D. (Required)

Education Specialization : Clinical Psychology Equivalent Experience :

And 2 years Post graduate experience in providing psychotherapy.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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