Pain Psychologist - Full -Time
Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
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 SummaryThe Psychologist will assess and treat
patients with physical impairment due to chronic pain, functional
neurological disorder, or other chronic conditions to assist
patients in accepting and coping with their impairment. The
psychologist acts as an integral part of the interdisciplinary
treatment team for the Pain Management Center. The psychologist
will receive an academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine -
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic,
research, and clinical experience.The Psychologist will
consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for
excellence, contributing to the 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 Psychologist 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.
Job DescriptionThe Pain Psychologist will:Clinical:
- Interviews patients, families and other appropriate personnel
to obtain information regarding patient's personal, medical,
psychiatric, substance use, and social history.
- Conducts psychological evaluations, in collaboration with
attending physicians, for interdisciplinary pain management
program.
- Provide 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.
- Participates in weekly interdisciplinary rounds to consult with
treatment teams regarding psychological factors that would affect
implementation of rehabilitation program and patient-therapist
relationships.
- Consults with treatment team members regarding psychological
and neuropsychological factors that would affect implementation of
rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships.
- The psychologist additionally provides behavioral management
plans and suicide assessments, as needed.
- Co-treats with other allied health disciplines when emotional
and/or behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation
progress.
- Provides discharge planning and follow-up services including
referrals for patients and families.
- Maintains patient documentation per organization
requirements.
- Performs 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. Participation in Psychology Training
for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology.
Teaching and Research:
- Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty
development, grand rounds, medical school teaching)
- Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine - Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research,
and clinical experience.
- Participates in research activities.Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Clinical Manager, Pain Management
Center
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Knowledge of psychological principles, inter-relational
dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification
techniques normally acquired through completion of PhD or Psy.D.
from an American Psychological Association accredited school and
successful completion of a clinical internship.
- Current eligibility for licensure by State of Illinois
required.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship in rehabilitation
psychology, health psychology and/or clinical neuropsychology is
preferred.
- Prior experience with chronic pain population and/or outpatient
rehabilitation setting is preferred.
- 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 psychological tests
assess patient disorders and formulate treatment plans.
Perks and Benefits of Working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- No weekend or holiday commitments
- Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Many educational opportunities such as ongoing grand rounds,
Schwartz rounds, didactics through NWM
- Student training and participation in individual supervision,
group supervision, and didactics
- Committee involvement throughout the organization
- Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
- SRAlab qualifies as a non-profit (503c) organization for Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid Time off and holidays
- Paid conference attendance
- Paid continuing education
- Health, dental, vision plans
- Retirement packages with immediate vesting
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.
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 ShirleyRyan
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.
Keywords: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Des Plaines , Pain Psychologist - Full -Time, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
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