Psychologist

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

A Joint Venture with Select Medical

Saddle Brook, NJ

Psychologist (PhD PsyD, EdD) - Inpatient Rehab

Shift Hours: M-F 9am -5pm

"Please be advised that the salary rate/range set forth herein was provided by Indeed. Kessler's market specific rate/range will be provided during the interview process."

For more than six decades, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has pioneered the course of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has set the gold standard in rehabilitation and is ranked as the top rehabilitation hospital in the East. Leading-edge treatment programs, research and mentorship opportunities for our staff, hands-on environment, interdisciplinary team approach. Flexible scheduling, preceptorship, and model treatment programs.

Position Summary

The Psychologist provides psychodiagnostic evaluations, psychological counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Provides recommendations and consultations to staff members regarding patient care matters.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

Conducts psychological evaluations, including collection of anamnestic information and mental status examination, leading to diagnostic impression and recommendations for management and/or treatment.

Provides psychological treatment and interventions, as indicated, including individual, marital-family and/or group counseling as well as crisis intervention.

Prepares and delivers oral and written psychological reports to appropriate medical and/or clinical staff in a timely manner.

Maintains records as required by hospital policies, regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Establishes and maintains an appropriate clinical caseload.

Participates in departmental and rehabilitation team meetings and conferences regarding patient care issues.

Participates in training and education of medical residents, patients/families, staff members and others as directed.

Contributes to program improvement in an effort to improve quality of clinical services on an ongoing basis.

Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Psychology required

Current and valid state licensure as a Psychologist required

One or more post-doctoral years of experience in the practice of Psychology required

Preferred Experience

Neuropsychology degree and neuropsychological practice within a rehabilitation setting preferred

Additional Data

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury

• Spinal Cord Injury

• Stroke

• Amputation

• Neurological Disorders

• Orthopedic Conditions

• Multiple Traumas

"Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law."