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JOB PURPOSE:
Provide clinical services to adult patients undergoing organ transplant. Functions as a Clinical Psychologist in the Mason Transplant Clinic. Coordinate and conduct pre-transplant evaluations of patients. The position is responsible for providing group and individual health and behavior interventions to patients throughout their transplant journey in both outpatient and inpatient medical settings. The Clinical Psychologist also collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary transplant team consisting of surgeons, medical providers, social work, nutrition, pharmacy, nurse coordinators, transplant leadership and other consultants.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience with addiction specialty
- 1 year of postdoctoral supervised clinical experience
- Preferred – 1 year of clinical experience or 2 years of post-doctoral experience in the area of Health Psychology in a medical setting.
MINUMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Georgia. Preferred certification in addiction counseling.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs evaluation and psychosocial assessment for readiness for solid organ transplantation and candidacy on UNOS transplant waiting list.
- Performance diagnostic examinations of the patient’s intellectual and psychological functioning and adjustment to the disability/illness within 24 hours of receipt of consult.
- Collaborates with the patient, physician and members of the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and goals consistent with the needs of the patient.
- Performs individual and group treatment interventions in a manner which meets the standards of the profession and changing needs of the patient.
- Documents plans, interventions and patient’s response/involvement according to standards.
- Identifies and documents discharge plans, which meet the needs of the patient and are consistent with resources available.
- Psychological follow-up for patients and families as needed and screening during annual post-transplant follow-up.
- Active interdisciplinary collaboration with the respective transplant teams to provide excellent care and improve the quality of life of patients and families.
- Participates in ongoing quality monitoring, policy review and process improvement activities related to Psychology services.
- Maintains updated knowledge of rules, regulations and standards in the field of Psychology and related matters of interest.
- Ensures that patients, their families, visitors and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
- Demonstrated teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
- Attend Transplant Listing Meetings as a highly valued member of the team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of and adherence to professional, legal, ethical, and professional standards endorsed by licensing professional organization.
- Ability to screen for psychiatric issues and facilitate mental health treatment as needed.
- Ability to screen for health literacy and cognitive impairments.
- Ability to review and mobilize family support and other resources.
- Knowledge of managing psychopathology and substance abuse risks for patients and referral of any identified concerns related to family or support caregiver to appropriate services.
- Ability to assess motivation to improve, barriers to adherence and stage of change.
Disclaimer
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Who We Are
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, the flagship hospital of Piedmont Healthcare, has served Atlanta for more than a century. What started in 1905 as a 10- bed sanatorium has grown into a 643-bed facility renowned for its high quality, patient-centered healthcare. Piedmont Atlanta is an acute-care community hospital offering all major medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including 24-hour emergency services, transplantation and comprehensive care.
The Marcus Tower at Piedmont Atlanta, which opened in August 2020, houses the Piedmont Heart Institute, the Marcus Heart and Vascular Center, the Samsky Invasive Cardiovascular Services Center, Piedmont Neurosciences, a Neuro and Cardiac ICUs, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the Shaheen Auditorium. A dedicated Transplant unit is planned as a future addition to the Tower. The 16-story tower features technologically-advanced operating rooms, cardiac and electrophysiology labs, critical and acute care facilities, and up to 408 beds.
As a not-for-profit organization, hospital earnings maintain and enhance services and facilities and support education, outreach, and res s Piedmont Atlanta to offer the most advanced, specialized care possible.
Key Facts:
- Located in Buckhead
- Staffed by more than 2,230 experienced physicians and Advance Practice Providers and 3,600 healthcare professionals
- Provides 24-hour emergency services plus all major medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including:
- Heart Care
- Cancer Care
- Transplant Medicine
- Orthopedic Care/Sports Medicine
- Neurology Services
- Women’s Care
- Neurosciences
- Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery
- Fitness Center and Wellness
- Provides 24-hour emergency services plus all major medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including:
Piedmont Atlanta combines a personalized approach with innovative technologies to deliver treatments that set a new standard for excellence in care, including a state-of-the-art cancer center that offers complete therapy, disease management, prevention and wellness. In addition, our team is active in the research and development of advanced treatments and procedures aimed at delivering better patient outcomes.
Simply put, there’s no hospital in Atlanta with a better approach to comprehensive, compassionate care than Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
About Piedmont Healthcare
It's Time to Get Better
Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 22 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.
At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better.
Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level of compassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare.
Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors and communities – making a positive difference is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.
About the Community
Among the nation's fastest-growing metro areas, the Georgia capital is attracting newcomers from around the country. Atlanta features award-winning restaurants and chefs, iconic locales that rival any across the country – including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the CNN Center and the Western hemisphere's largest indoor aquarium.
Although a sprawling, constantly developing area may mean construction sites at every turn, a dense tree canopy covers any unsightliness, and prompts Atlanta's reputation as the "city in a forest." The Chattahoochee River that traverses the metro area, and Stone Mountain, the world's largest chunk of exposed granite, located just northeast of the city proper, also offer a quick escape from any urban anxiety.
Parks like Piedmont Park in Midtown and Centennial Olympic Park Downtown are prevalent throughout Atlanta. Atlanta residents are also avid sports fans, flocking to SunTrust Park to cheer on baseball's Braves or to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to root for football's Falcons.
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Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
- 1968 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta GA 30309
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