Outpatient Rehabilitaion Psychologist -SHARE Military Initiative
Outpatient Rehabilitaion Psychologist -SHARE Military Initiative
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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multi-trauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with co-workers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
The SHARE Military Initiative began in 2008 to provide interdisciplinary personalized rehabilitation care for post-9/11 military Veterans and first-responders. Many of our clients experience symptoms of or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury or concussions co-occurring psychological or behavioral health concerns post-traumatic stress sleep disturbance mood issues substance abuse issues and/or family concerns. Since SHAREs inception the program has served more than 300 individuals from all service branches. The program typically treats 10-15 wounded warriors at a time for typically 8 to 12 weeks with plans to expand our service capabilities.
The psychologist for this position will join a team of 4 other psychologists with specialties in neuropsychology addiction and sport and rehabilitation psychology.
The Department of Psychology currently has a large multi-specialty staff with services in brain injury spinal cord injury multiple sclerosis comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management.
Applicants should have proficiency in working with military or veteran populations mild to moderate traumatic brain injury concussions substance misuse and military trauma issues. The Psychologist should have specialty training in rehabilitation health or neuropsych psychology psychological assessment research and have interdisciplinary treatment team experience.
Primary responsibilities for this position include active interdisciplinary team participation and providing rehabilitative services for veterans concussion patients and their families/caregivers which may include individual group and family therapy/interventions assessments consultations and education.
Shepherd Center is a private not-for-profit 152-bed expanding facility specializing in the medical treatment research and rehabilitation for people with neurological injuries or illnesses. The Shepherd Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary health/dental/vision insurance CEU opportunities 403(b) with employer match paid time off and more.
Qualifications:
- PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA-approved program in Clinical Psychology.
- APA-accredited internship completion.
- Successful completion of a 1 or 2-year postdoctoral fellowship/residency or more than 5 years clinical work experience with similar military patient populations.
- Experience working in outpatient medical settings and with interdisciplinary treatment teams is preferred.
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in Rehabilitation Health or Clinical Psychology is preferred.
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia.
Employment Type
Full-Time
