Psychology Fellow

Job Description The Reproductive Psychology Program team is looking for a Psychology Fellow to join their team This fellowship will take place from July 2026 - June 2027. Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychology Fellow evaluates and treats patients. The Fellow provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to the patient as well as consultation with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn teams. The Fellow provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. The Fellow assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of pre-doctoral trainees, as applicable, and, as part of professional development, assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure high quality patient care. The Fellow fosters a safe environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. The Fellowship Program is designed to provide the Fellow with one or two years of post‑graduate advanced training, which includes training with an emphasis in clinical practice and professional development, with the possibility of additional experience with research, operational/administrative duties or program development. The Fellow ensures completion of required didactic, clinical and mentored hours, based upon the setting's needs and the requirements of the program. What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities? Perform evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensure there is a referral/order for all evaluations and may use relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice. Develop a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticates patient outcomes/progress, integrating all relevant factors into case conceptualization. Manage the clinical care of the patient and coordinate with others to ensure the patient receives the health care services needed. Complete all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes. Utilize treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by the established plan of care and integration of evidence‑based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations. Provide patient education appropriate for the patient population. Identify safety concerns regarding the patient population and institute appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Review identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtain consent from patient and/or caregiver. Identify and facilitate patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow‑up services. Provide individualized, patient‑centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age‑related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background. Contribute ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilize quality principles for continuous performance improvement. Participate in continuous learning and professional development and document evidence. Participate in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars‑Sinai environment and the community at large. Complete all required components of the program, including didactic, mentorship, research or operational project requirements and documentation of activities. Department‑Specific Duties Perform psycho‑diagnostic evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy. Demonstrate an understanding of patient needs with devising and implementing treatment. Determine and establish realistic goals for psychotherapy. Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated. Research and monitor clinical and quality improvement project development. May lead or train staff research associates and research interns, as applicable. Qualifications Education, License/Certification & Experience Requirements Master’s Degree from an accredited Psychology program required. Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required. American Health Associate Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Must have completed a 12‑month full‑time APA‑Approved Internship. Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient. Prior training or experience in perinatal maternal health preferred. About Us Cedars‑Sinai is a leader in providing high‑quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars‑Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars‑Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedar‑Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedar‑Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About The Team Cedars‑Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast‑paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles area who need our care the most. #J-18808-Ljbffr