Psychologist - FND/FMD - Outpatient - Part-Time

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Psychologist will assess and treat patients with FND/FMD at all levels of care. The psychologist obtains patient case history and conducts initial psychological assessment. As clinically indicated, the psychologist provides psychotherapy services for patients on a short-term basis. The psychologist acts as an integral part of the outpatient and DayRehab treatment teams. The psychologist will receive academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research, and clinical experience.

The Psychologist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Psychologist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Psychologist will:

Clinical:

• Interviews patients to obtain information regarding patient's personal, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and social history.

• Provide consultation and therapeutic intervention for individuals with FND/FMD. Engage in evidenced-based interventions, including, but not limited to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based interventions, and relaxation training.

• Consults with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors that would affect implementation of rehabilitation programs and patient-therapist relationships.

• May conducts psychological and/or neuropsychological evaluations, as clinically necessary.

• Co-treats with other allied health disciplines when emotional and/or behavioral factors interfere with rehabilitation progress.

• Provides discharge planning and follow-up services including referrals for patients and families. 

• Maintains patient documentation per organization requirements. 

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Supervision for Training Program:

• Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.

Teaching and Research:

• Provide professional presentations as requested (e.g., faculty development, grand rounds, medical school teaching)

• Academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research, and clinical experience.

• Participates in research activities.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Manager, Psychology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of psychological principles, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques normally acquired through completion of PhD or Psy.D. from an American Psychological Association accredited school and successful completion of a clinical internship.

• Current licensure by State of Illinois required.

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in psychology, health psychology, clinical neuropsychology and/or rehabilitation psychology.

• Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, and with physicians and team