• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Evaluating patients’ needs, abilities and/or behavior using a variety of methods, including evidence-based pre-screening and assessment tools, clinical interviews and direct observation and documenting in electronic medical record.
• Provides evidence-based psychological treatments to address adjustment to health changes/chronic illness/injury, mood and anxiety management, pain, and coping with prolonged hospitalization or treatments, as well as to facilitate changes in health behaviors. \
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans
• Treating individuals and families on issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, social, and interpersonal disorders, adjustment to disability.
• Guides team interventions from a psychological and behavioral perspective. • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other health and medical professionals in the care of patients.
• Provides education to patients, family members, and a multidisciplinary treatment team regarding the psychological status of the patient.
• Provides individual/family counseling and/or education for persons on the comprehensive rehab unit and their families.
• Provides education to staff and others via co-treatments, chart rounds, in servicing, etc.
• Communicates impressions and objective information in a clear and timely manner to pertinent stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and optimal outcomes
• Assists the patient, family, and team in discharge planning and follow-up services including mental health referrals for patients and families. • Provides team leadership for continuity of discharge plans.
• Timely documentation of treatment notes.
• Facilitates group psychological interventions and/or support groups.
• Complies with all policies related to Emergency Procedures as defined in the Environment of Care plans. Knows personal role in event of a disaster or emergency.
• Complies with hospital and Network policies regarding confidentiality
• Pursues continuing education