About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Clinical Psychologist focused on providing neuro-behavioral health services to elderly patients in long-term care facilities. Day-to-day tasks include patient evaluations, cognitive assessments, and coordinating care plans with other healthcare providers. It's primarily an individual contributor role with a focus on direct patient care.

Good fit

Ideal candidates are licensed psychologists with experience or a strong interest in geriatric care and neurobehavioral science. A collaborative working style and a passion for improving the lives of elderly patients with cognitive disorders will help you thrive here.

Worth noting

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage for part-time employees, and emphasizes ongoing training and professional development. However, all employees must be vaccinated against the flu and undergo drug testing, which may be a concern for some applicants.

Your new company

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.

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

Skills & Tags

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Aplyr's read

GuideStar Eldercare specializes in personalized in-home care for seniors, attracting professionals dedicated to enhancing elderly independence and quality of life.
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What's promising

•Focus on personalized care enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.
•Growing demand for eldercare services ensures job stability.
•Opportunities for specialized roles in geriatric psychology and therapy.

What to watch

•High concentration of roles in specific regions may limit geographic flexibility.
•Potential for emotional stress due to the nature of eldercare work.
•Limited public information about career advancement opportunities.

Why GuideStar Eldercare