Psychologist – Graduate Medical Education

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Description

As a Psychologist for the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), provides targeted behavioral mental health and education and outreach services to medical residents and fellows in graduate medical education (GME) at the Emory University School of Medicine (SOM).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments for individuals and couples.
• Provides triage, short-term counseling, coaching services, crisis intervention, clinical consultation and critical incident response.
• Develops appropriate intervention and referral plans.
• Delivers quality case management by connecting clients with internal and external resources as needed.
• Coordinates referral management and follow up for clients and leadership, including consultation with external providers and treatment facilities on discharge planning and after-care follow-up.
• Integrates the needs of residents and fellows, organizations, and work units to minimize work-site impact while assuring continuity and quality of care are maintained for clients.
• Coordinates well-being assessments and fitness-for-duty screenings as needed for residents and fellows.
• Provides leadership consultation with feedback and follow-up services.
• Assists in appropriate application of legally mandated responsibilities for maintaining an alcohol and drug free workplace.
• Designs and conducts workshops, educational and development programs on a customized basis in coordination with FSAP Leadership.
• Participates in scholarly activities in collaboration with the SOM.
• Performs the full array of the EAP Core Technology services.
• Provides FSAP services to other Emory faculty and staff as required.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate in counseling/clinical psychology and three years of direct or related experience in mental health, substance abuse/chemical dependency intervention, clinical assessment and brief psychotherapy and diagnostic skills is required.
• Licensed as a psychologist or license-eligible in Georgia is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in academic medical and higher education environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with employee assistance programs, organizational issues, and/or wellness/well-being is preferred.
• Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) status or CEAP eligibility is preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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