Travel Psychology in Atlanta, GA

Psychology

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Agency:  

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference :  ORD-208261-PhD-GA

Title:

PhD
Dates Needed:  ASAP - ongoing
Shift Type:  Day Shift
Assignment Type:  Inpatient
Call

Required:

No
Board Certification

Required:

No
Job Duration:  Locums
About the Facility  The inpatient facility specializes in caring for adults with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders, often with co-occurring severe mental illness and resolved forensic histories. The facility operates a Skilled Nursing Unit that serves residents requiring behavioral interventions and specialized psychiatric care. The interdisciplinary approach includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and behavioral health professionals working collaboratively to provide comprehensive treatment.
About the Facility Location  Atlanta is home of the Braves and the heat! Don't miss out on the Battery when you come into town. Ponce City Market is a one-stop shop for all things food, drink, and shopping. The Beltline is another fun way to spend your free days while in Atlanta.
About the Clinician's Workday  The position requires developing, implementing, and monitoring Behavior Support Plans for adults with dementia and neurocognitive disorders. The clinician will provide behavioral interventions on the Skilled Nursing Unit and train nursing and direct care staff on BSP implementation. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral assessments, consulting with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in treatment planning for residents with maladaptive behaviors such as aggression and combativeness.

The role serves a census of 16 residents with varying lengths of stay in both short-term and long-term care settings.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:  unit building to ~16 residents
Support Staff:  Psychiatrists, Psychologists, LCSWs,
Patient Population:  Adults
Location Type:  On-Site
Prescriptive Authority

Required:

No
Government:  No
Shift

Hours:

Part time (30 hours)
Cases Treated:  Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Aggression
Average Length of Stay:  varies (short term and long term)
Census:  16

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