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-PsyD-GA

Title:

PsyD
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, maintaining a census of 16 residents. The facility provides comprehensive care for residents with complex behavioral needs, including those with prior significant inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and primary or secondary psychiatric diagnoses.
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 psychologist will develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans for adults with dementia and neurocognitive disorders who often present with co-occurring severe mental illness and resolved forensic histories. Primary responsibilities include providing behavioral interventions on the Skilled Nursing Unit, training nursing and direct care staff on BSP implementation, and consulting with the interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.

The clinician will participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and conduct behavioral assessments to address maladaptive behaviors such as aggression, combativeness, and difficulties with activities of daily living.

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
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time:  Not applicable

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