Clinical Psychologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Summa Health | Akron, Ohio
Summa Health's Behavioral Health Institute is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) to join our multidisciplinary team at Summa Rehab Hospital, a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other complex neurological and medical conditions.
This position offers a unique opportunity to provide integrated psychological care within a rehabilitation setting, helping patients overcome the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges that can impact recovery, adjustment, and overall quality of life.
Why Join Summa Health?
* Integrated Behavioral Health Excellence
Collaborate with the Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavilion, a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility providing a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
* Premier Rehabilitation Environment
Practice within Summa Rehab Hospital, a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation hospital known for delivering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
* Collaborative Care Model
Work alongside rehabilitation physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and behavioral health professionals in a highly coordinated, patient-centered environment.
* Meaningful Impact
Play a vital role in improving patient outcomes by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors that influence rehabilitation success and long-term recovery.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychological and neurobehavioral evaluations of inpatient rehabilitation patients.
Assess mood, coping, adjustment, cognitive functioning, and behavioral concerns related to illness, injury, and recovery.
Provide individual, family, supportive, and brief therapeutic interventions.
Evaluate decision-making capacity, emotional functioning, and barriers to treatment participation.
Develop behavioral and psychological recommendations that support rehabilitation goals and patient engagement.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to optimize recovery outcomes.
Provide consultation, education, and support to patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
Predictable inpatient rehabilitation schedule
Collaborative and supportive team-based environment
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Qualifications
Required
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology
Completion of an APA-accredited internship
Ohio psychologist license or eligibility for Ohio licensure
Experience providing psychological assessment and intervention for individuals with neurological, medical, rehabilitation, or behavioral health conditions
Strong interest in interdisciplinary rehabilitation and integrated behavioral healthcare
Preferred
Experience in hospital-based, rehabilitation, integrated care, health psychology, or behavioral medicine settings
Experience working with patients recovering from neurological injury, stroke, or other complex medical conditions
EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.