Description

Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychology Fellow evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Psychology Fellow provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to the patient and caregiver(s) as well as consultation with the Rehabilitation team. The Psychology Fellow provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. The Fellow assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of pre-doctoral trainees, as applicable, and, as part of professional development, assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of patient care. Provides care maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

The Fellowship Program is designed to provide the Fellow with two years of post-graduate advanced training, which includes training with an emphasis in clinical practice and professional development, with the possibility of additional experience with research, operational/administrative duties or program development. The Fellow ensures completion of required didactic, clinical and mentored hours, based upon the setting's needs and the requirements of the program.

Principal Responsibilities:

Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensures there is a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice. 

Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticates patient outcomes/progress, integrating all relevant factors into case conceptualization. 

Manages the clinical care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the health care services needed. Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.

Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.

Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.

Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.

Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.

Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.

Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.

Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.

Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.

Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.

Completes all required components of the approved American Psychological Association Post-doctoral Program, including didactic, mentorship, research or operational project requirements and documentation of activities.
 

Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate Degree, Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) Required 
Completed an APA Approved Internship required

Work Experience:
Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient required

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required