Clinical Psychologist Job at GuideStar Eldercare, Akron, OH

  • GuideStar Eldercare
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working with the geriatric population, have a passion for neurobehavioral science, and a desire to make a difference in a population struggling with dementia and other neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, click on 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 services to nursing homes and memory care facilities. GuideStar Eldercare's mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity.

We believe in bringing the highest level of clinical care to the long-term care population. GuideStar is led by CEO and Founder Dr. Steven L. Posar, alongside our clinical team of expert physicians, psychiatrists, gerontologists, neurologists, and psychologists, who work with our clinical staff to find the best possible outcomes for our shared patients. Our neurologically based model ensures proper diagnosis and treatment, which improves care outcomes for patients with dementia, neurocognitive impairments, and/or psychiatric conditions.

GuideStar is dedicated to rigorous clinical care protocols and exceptional documentation and communication, based on the most up-to-date research and practice. Our dedication is underscored by our own research and desire to educate the greater long-term care industry. Most recently, our research on antipsychotic reduction through neurologic protocols was published in JAMDA in September of 2023. Associations and publications our research has been featured in include: PALTC, McKnight’s, AAGP, OHCA, and AAIC.

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.

GuideStar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, GuideStar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation s. If you need accommodation please contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area

Similar Jobs

David Yurman

QA Analyst Job at David Yurman

 .... We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance. Job Description Title : Quality Assurance Analyst Reports to : Director of Quality Overview The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for evaluating the first... 

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Summer Camp Kitchen Line Cook - Tomahawk Ranch Job at Girl Scouts of Colorado

 ...Summer Camp Kitchen Line Cook - Tomahawk Ranch Are you looking for a full-time, part-time, or temporary summer job? Come work for Tomahawk Ranch's commercial kitchen! We are hiring hard working and dedicated staff from May - August 2023 for our summer camp season!... 

MaziCTools

Remote Transcriptionist: Entry-Level for Teens Job at MaziCTools

 ...Netflix is seeking motivated individuals for remote transcription jobs for teens at the entry-level. Candidates should have strong typing skills, attention to detail, and be proficient in transcription software. This role allows flexibility in scheduling, making it ideal... 

Friendship Village

Nurse (RN/LPN) | Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Part-Time Job at Friendship Village

 ...to providing exceptional service while creating a supportive and rewarding environment for employees. We are currently hiring a Nurse to provide high-quality care to residents in our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation community. Available Openings ~ Nights: 1... 

Assisting Hands

CNA's/HHA's for New Home Care Agency Job at Assisting Hands

 ...occasional transportation. High School Diploma/GED required - CNA/HHA required One (1) year experience in the home or long-term...  ...your schedule to keep you in your area! We are a family run agency involved in the community! We operate as a team and recognize...