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GuideStar Eldercare

Clinical Psychologist

GuideStar Eldercare, Danville, Indiana, United States, 46122

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Overview

GuideStar Eldercare is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide neuro-behavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic, continuity of care for the elderly with neurocognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and other neurologic or psychiatric diagnoses. What you'll do

Provide evaluation Establish differential diagnoses (e.g., Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's vs. vascular etiologies) Provide cognitive assessments Provide condition-specific support therapy or insight-based therapy when indicated 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 affected by 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, and a 60-day new hire training program. Other requirements

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against the flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; for more information, contact humanresources@guidestareldercare.com. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended. How to apply

If you are interested in working with the geriatric population, have a passion for neurobehavioral science, and want to make a difference, click the “apply now” button to forward your resume or contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com for more information. What Makes Us Great

GuideStar Eldercare is the national leader in neurobehavioral long-term care services, providing expert neuropsychiatric and dementia care to nursing homes and memory care facilities. Our mission is to enhance quality of life for patients by easing suffering while promoting safety, functionality, and dignity. We are led by CEO/Founder Dr. Steven L. Posar, with a clinical team of physicians, psychiatrists, gerontologists, neurologists, and psychologists who collaborate to achieve the best outcomes for our shared patients. Our neurologically based model emphasizes accurate diagnosis and effective treatment to improve care outcomes in dementia, neurocognitive impairments, and psychiatric conditions. Our commitment to rigorous clinical care protocols is supported by ongoing research and education across the long-term care industry. GuideStar Eldercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. If you need accommodation please contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com. Legal notes

GuideStar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodation as required. This posting does not imply a job offer or guarantee of employment.

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