Psychologist

Description

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position: LTC PSYCHOLOGIST

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $91,115.86 - $105,478.00 varies with experience. 

Location: PCA Main Building

THE ORGANIZATION

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes holidays, sick days, personal days, and weeks' vacation depending on tenure.

Requirements

Description of Role: Reporting to the Executive Administrator of Long-Term Care (with dotted-line reporting to the Older Adult Protective Services team), this position is responsible for providing a variety of psychological services, including psychological and neurological assessment of Long-Term Care (LTC) consumers, expert testimony in legal proceedings, consultation to direct service staff, and delivery of professional development activities. Psychological assessments will be performed in the home and other settings. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Ph.D or Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association-recognized doctoral program. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-doctoral clinical practice experience, including experience in working with an older adult/geriatric population. 
• Licensure as a Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Or the ability to obtain by date of hire. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

a. Performs psychological and neurological evaluations consumers.

b. Prepares comprehensive written (electronic and paper) reports of consumer evaluations.

c. Provides expert testimony at legal proceedings.

d. Conducts independent field visits to perform duties, including private homes and other settings.

e. Provides consultation to staff regarding behavioral health needs of consumers.

f. Coordinates and/or designs and conducts staff training on behavioral health matters.

g. Collaborates with other PCA departments, including Planning, Legal, and others in support of LTC and agency-wide initiatives, including strategic planning

h. Monitors and oversees compliance with relevant regulations and government, professional, and best-practice guidance.

i. Completes assignments in a timely manner, including evaluations and written reports.

j. Provides articulate professionally sound testimony and consultation in legal matters.

k. Contributes to effectiveness and efficiency in guardianship petitions / proceedings.

l. Contributes to upholding a highly supportive team culture.

m. Supports and promotes improvements in organizational behavioral health training and direct service interventions, including but not limited to those related to guardianship and capacity evaluation.

n. Provides oversight and supervision for Psychology residents and contractors, as needed.

o. Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Characteristics: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychological and neuropsychological assessment techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health needs of older adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health resource network and systems, including public and private sectors. 

Additional Requirements:

1. Pre-employment physical and drug screening

2. Satisfactory criminal history clearance.

3. A valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to a fully insured car.

4. Availability via PCA-provided cell phone during scheduled working hours.

5. Signing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's Confidentiality Statement. 

6. Adherence to all agency and departmental policies and procedures.

For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at https://www.pcacares.org/

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.