Clinical Psychologist

Overview GuideStar Eldercare’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for our shared patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity. Led by CEO/Founder, Dr. Steven Posar, our innovative care does not end with patient diagnosis and treatment. We work with long-term care facilities on complex psychological and medical management issues and regulatory compliance that help facilities establish and maintain high standards of care and compliance. Recognized as the only national LTC Behavioral Health Age-Friendly Health System, GuideStar has engaged in presenting innovative research at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conferences. Your new role As a Clinical Psychologist with GuideStar Eldercare, you will join in our efforts to provide neuro-behavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, you will partner with specialty clinicians to provide holistic, continuity of care for the elderly afflicted with neurocognitive disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurologic and/or psychiatric diagnoses. What you'll do Provide evaluation Establish different diagnosis, i.e., Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's vs. Vascular Provide cognitive assessments Provide condition-specific support therapy or when indicated, insight-based therapy Coordinate the patient's care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated What you'll need to succeed An active state Psychologist license, passion for the geriatric population, interest in neurobehavioral science, and a desire to make a difference in a population struggling with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative disorders. An HSPP is preferred in applicable states. What you'll get in return A full suite of benefits, including medical at 30 hours/week (company-paid premiums for eligible employees), dental, vision, life, long/short-term disability, 401K, licensing reimbursement (including license renewals), CEU reimbursement, in-house CEU offerings, 60-day new hire training program. #J-18808-Ljbffr GuideStar Eldercare