Clinical Psychologist - Bariatric Medicine

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Clinical Psychologist - Bariatric CenterCarilion Clinic Riverside 3 Location, Roanoke Virginia
Provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients. These services include, but are not limited to, extensive psychological evaluations, individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy, treatment planning and discharge. Coordinates and provides individualized age appropriate care for patients. This position requires an interest and ability to work with patients who are undergoing psychiatric care and rehabilitation for functional deficits. The Clinical Psychologist conducts extensive psychological assessments, using methods which include, but are not limited to, personality and intelligence testing, brief screening for brain impairment, and more extensive neuropsychological testing. Assesses patient's need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the mast treatment plan for each patient. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patient's treatment with the attending physician, care team members, referral sources, family, and /or othersCarilion Clinic's Weight Loss Center provides services including bariatric surgery and a medical weight loss program. Our team assesses patient needs to determine whether surgery is the right choice. Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve, as well as revisional procedures are offered.Join a team of specialists including medical, psychological, nutritional, and surgical working together to help patients succeed in permanent weight loss. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence for weight loss surgery.
Based in Roanoke, VA, we are an award-winning, community-based network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Explore how joining a regional leader can enhance your ability to learn, grow, and succeed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.
Experience: Two years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required.Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Meets credentialing requirements. Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers. Must have a commitment to continuing education.Our ValuesBelow are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question.Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
Requisition Number: 103354
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic - 3 Riverside
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruiter: ROBERT J WAY
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5189
Recruiter Email: rjway@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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