Part-Time Inpatient Geropsychologist

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, invites applications for a part-time (50% FTE) Psychologist position. We are recruiting for a candidate with outstanding clinical, supervision, and program development / evaluation skills for a position with a focus on evidence-based care and consultation within an acute adult inpatient setting (average length of stay 10-14 days).

We are recruiting a psychologist with expertise in Geropsychology to serve as the programming lead for our Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (11 total beds), which specializes in treating older adults presenting with a range of acute psychiatric symptoms and changes in mental status. Preference will be given for candidates who meet the Houston Conference Guidelines for neuropsychology.

In addition to overseeing unit programming, the successful candidate will provide clinical care (brief therapy, group therapy, brief interventions with families/caregivers, psychological testing), supervise pre-doctoral interns and externs, and participate in scholarly activities. Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary inpatient team and facilitating ongoing interdisciplinary education and training opportunities are essential. Evaluation of the development and integration of psychological services into the specialized inpatient unit is also a component of the position.

Our overall adult inpatient service includes 63 beds and a very collaborative and interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, APP’s, RN's, psychiatric pharmacologists, mental health therapists, recreation therapists, music therapists, chemical dependency counselors, and interdisciplinary trainees. As an educator and supervisor, the successful candidate will also join an enthusiastic team of over 15 psychologists, as well as psychology trainees, in our APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program and post-doctoral fellowship.

This position will include a faculty appointment within the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry and a medical staff appointment at Strong Memorial Hospital.  The hospital is an EPIC medical records location and training will be provided.

One of the nation's top academic medical centers, the University of Rochester Medical Center forms the centerpiece of the University's health research, teaching, patient care and community outreach missions. The University's health care delivery network is anchored by Strong Memorial Hospital - an 800-bed, University-owned teaching hospital which boasts specialty programs that consistently rank among the best in the nation. At URMC, our robust teaching and research programs transform the patient experience with fresh ideas and approaches steeped in disciplined science. Here, care is delivered by health care professionals who innovate and care deeply about the lives they touch.

The Greater Rochester area and surrounding counties constitute a community of over one million residents spread over many neighborhoods and townships.  With a wealth of unique attractions and events spanning all four seasons, the city has been rated by Forbes as one of America's top ten most livable cities, #3 Best Places to Raise a Family 2010, Top 50 Most Educated Cities in America, and boasts affordable housing and public schools that rank among the highest in the nation.

Compensation includes an excellent, nationally competitive base salary, loan forgiveness program, annual CME allotment, and generous benefits package through the University, including retirement program and tuition benefits.

Title/Faculty Rank

Base Salary Range (half-time or 0.5 FTE)

Sr. Instructor

$46,075

Thru    $57,443

Assistant Professor

$50,825

Thru    $68,109

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

·         PhD or doctoral equivalent in Psychology in an APA-accredited program including successful completion of an APA-accredited internship

·         Licensure as a psychologist in New York state prior to start

 

Preferred skills:

·         Experience in Geropsychology and/or Neuropsychology

·         Prior teaching/mentoring medical students/interns/residents

·         Prior work with multidisciplinary teams

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