Rehabilitation Psychologist

Rehabilitation Psychologist

Job Location s US-NC-NORTH WILKESBORO | US-NC-ASHEVILLE | US-NC-SHELBY | US-NC-MORGANTON | US-NC-BOONE | US-NC-SYLVA  of Business Res Care Community Living Position Type Contractor Pay Min USD $70.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $80.00/Hr. Our Company

Res Care Community Living

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

Performs a thorough evaluation by assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and sets measurable objectives formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
• Provides empirically based psychological interventions to the person receiving services and his/her family as appropriate for their specific needs in-order-to maximize and encourage their participation with the community erventions may include cognitive behavioral interventions, problem solving focused interventions, addressing adjustment processes and coping, psycho-education, stress management, wellness promotion, compensatory strategies, pain management, as-well-as programmatic outcomes
• Performs brief neurobehavioral assessments at various stages in the rehabilitation process as appropriate. Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results
• Provides feedback to the person served, family, and treatment team, with regards to behavioral, emotional, psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychological rehabilitation issues, test results, and practical applications
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services with their psychological/cognitive needs during physical activity
• Assists the person receiving services in understanding their needs and limitations, and how to manage them during function
• Develops, teaches, and assesses the Plan of Treatment
• Provides treatment progress and status documentation in accordance with the Plan of Treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Reports progress to the rehabilitation staff, person receiving services and family members
• Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition of the person served to the clinical coordinator/designee, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Participates in the team process, provides input and effective treatment strategies
• Attends case conference and family educational meetings
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD., Psy.
  
  D, or equivalent in Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, or Counseling Psychology
• One-year post-doctoral training in Rehabilitation Psychology, plus a minimum of three years clinical experience in the assessment and management of physical, or cognitive disability, including traumatic brain injury, or related neurological conditions
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
• Maintenance of professional license and/or certification as required by the state in which the psychologist practices
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Organized and able to function under minimal supervision
• Has reliable transportation and is able to travel to/from local program and community locations on a daily basis Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions

About our Line of Business Res Care Community Living, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.

We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit  Follow us on Facebook and Linked In.
Salary Range USD $70.00 - $80.00 / Hour