Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

Psychologist

Fedcap Rehabilitation Services$145K — $155K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed MD in New York State
  • Training in internal medicine, family practice, or similar disciplines
  • Direct care experience necessary
  • Minimum two years' consultative psychology experience preferred
  • Experience in urgent care or emergency settings, particularly with underserved populations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological evaluations for WeCARE participants to assess employability and mental health needs
  • Perform emergency psychological evaluations for at-risk participants
  • Review cases and provide recommendations for participants' readiness for work activities
  • Document evaluations using SEAMS Electronic Health Record promptly
  • Collaborate with QHP's and Medical Director to prioritize psychological assessments daily
  • Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and productivity benchmarks
  • Implement best practices and technology updates in patient care

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to work in medically needy and underserved communities
  • Engagement with innovative care models
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Meaningful impact on participants' lives through mental health support
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary:

The Psychologist Works in close collaboration with QHP's, Medical Director, and Deputy Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for review of all applicable Clinical Assessment and Clinical Re-assessment services, performing psychological evaluations after medical evaluation when indicated.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide psychological evaluations to referred WeCARE participants during the Biopsychosocial Assessment to determine employability with or without limitations; active mental health issues that require further evaluation and treatment; and inability to work with potential eligibility for Social Security Income (SSI)


  • Provide emergent psychological evaluations and recommendations for the safest management options for WeCARE participants that are found to be potentially suicidal, homicidal, or express threats of direct physical harm to themselves or others


  • Perform psychology Follow Up Case Reviews using treating clinicians' progress reports and case management interviews to make recommendations on the ability of WeCARE participants engaged in external mental health treatment to return to work related activities


  • Use the SEAMS Electronic Health Record for documentation of Phase II psychology consultations and psychology follow-up case reviews in a complete and timely manner


  • Work with the QHP's and Medical Director to ensure all participant requiring psychological assessments are performed each day and cases are finalized expeditiously


  • Work with QHP's to ensure commitment to and compliance with clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning, and optimal provider scheduling


  • Work with the QHP's to execute best practices; adopt information technology updates; incorporate predictive analytics into your patient care flow redesign decisions; and respond to operations issues when they are prioritized with urgency


You'll be a Great Fit For this Role If:

  • New York State licensed doctor (MD) with training in internal medicine, family practice, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or in other medical disciplines as designated by HRA who reviews the Clinical Assessments/Clinical Reassessments immediately following their completion when indicated


  • Direct care experience is required


  • Prefer a minimum of two years' consultative psychology experience within an ambulatory care, urgent care, or emergency room setting, preferably in medically needy and underserved communities.


Compensation

$145,000-$155,000

About Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

Fedcap Rehabilitation Services is a nonprofit organization that provides vocational training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The organization was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York City. Fedcap operates in several states across the United States and serves over 10,000 people each year. The organization's mission is to help individuals achieve economic independence and social inclusion through work. Fedcap offers a range of services, including job training, placement, and support, as well as education and career development programs.
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