ChristianaCare's Medical Group is searching for a Full Time Psychologist to join our Consultation Liaison team at Wilmington, DE.
The Psychologist will provide psychology consultation liaison services to patients admitted to medical and surgical units, collaborate with medical teams to address the psychological aspects of patients' medical conditions, and facilitate integration of mental health care into overall patient treatment plans. This position will also provide teaching to psychology trainees, psychiatry residents and/or other students on the service. This position will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, empathy, and a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care. The Psychologist will also support the inpatient Psych unit? at the Wilmington Hospital. Delivering health, not just health care is our promise to our community. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference and impacts the lives of each other and the communities we serve through our commitment of being excellent today and even better tomorrow. Work Schedule Mondays - Fridays No weekends/holidays Opportunities for work-life balance! Benefits and Incentives Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions. Opportunity for great work-life balance. Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out. 12 week paid parental leave. Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through , retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more! Key Responsibilities Provide consultation and liaison services for medical inpatients in collaboration with the consultation liaison and/or inpatient unit psychiatry teams. Conduct individual comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients to evaluate their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning in the context of their medical condition. Collaborates with the inpatient medical treatment team including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and supportive personnel regarding treatment planning, therapeutic response, and discharging. When indicated, meets with patients' families to facilitate treatment and discharge plans and follow-up care. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case conferences with consultation liaison and/or inpatient unit psychiatry teams. Collaborates with behavioral health professionals throughout the service line to facilitate optimal treatment delivery. Provide evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to the specific needs of patients, including but not limited to, supportive therapy (individual or group), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychoeducation. Participate in teaching of psychology trainees, psychiatry residents and/or other students in practice. Performs related duties as required. Position Qualifications Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited institution required. Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of Delaware required At least 1-year of clinical experience working with medically ill patients in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred. All qualified candidates will be required to be licensed prior to start date. Why ChristianaCare ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings
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