Psychologist Bariatric

Company: Valley Health
Location: Winchester
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

Provides direct therapeutic interventions for patients to include initial bariatric behavioral health evaluation for medical and surgical patients, and on-going individual therapy as determined by the provider and patient; provide educational classes for patients and/or family (lifestyle education, back on track, pre and post operatively behavioral health class).

What You Will Bring:

Education
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology required

Certification & Licensures
Current state license and in good standing in your clinical specialty required

Qualifications
Current state license and in good standing in your clinical specialty required. Competent to provide evaluations, therapy services, and treatment to the age group of patients served Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Working knowledge of treatment of eating disorders required Ability to lead patient education and support groups required Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served

What You Will Get:

- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling
- Onsite Childcare (available at some locations)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance

*some benefits are subject to change due to job status

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
FBI Fingerprinting
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Exempt

Grade
120

Physical Demands
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