Clinical Health Psychologist: Advanced Endoscopy Behavioral Medicine

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 144,500; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio is looking for a Clinical Health Psychologist to support their Advanced Endoscopy Medical Home model. The position includes conducting behavioral health evaluations, providing care throughout the endoscopic process, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in psychology, have experience with chronic medical conditions, and be eligible for licensure in Ohio. The role also entails supervising trainees and engagement in research.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure in Ohio is essential.
• Experience working with patients with chronic medical conditions.
• Strong interest or experience supervising trainees in health psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations for endoscopy patients.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for chronic gastroenterological conditions.
• Provide pre- and post-endoscopic procedure evaluation and care.
• Manage behavioral health needs related to esophageal/endoscopic surgery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in patient care.
• Supervise trainees in health psychology and contribute to teaching.
• Engage in research and support the department’s scientific mission.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Biofeedback

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program

Completed health psychology internship

Postdoctoral fellowship with specialization

Job description

Overview

Clinical Health Psychologist – Advanced Endoscopy Behavioral Medicine

The Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute and Neurological Institute seek a health psychologist to support our new Advanced Endoscopy Medical Home model of care. The role involves integrated, patient‑centered support for patients undergoing endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, including those with esophageal and gastric cancer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations for endoscopy patients.
• Deliver evidence‑based individual and group‑based interventions for chronic gastroenterological and esophageal conditions, including pain management.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑endoscopic procedure evaluation and care.
• Manage behavioral health needs related to esophageal/endoscopic surgery.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, and dietitians within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise trainees in health psychology and contribute to teaching at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
• Engage in research, publications, and presentations supporting the department’s scientific mission.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA‑ or CPA‑accredited program.
• Completed internship with experience in health psychology and a postdoctoral fellowship with specialization.
• Eligibility for licensure in Ohio is essential.
• Proficiency in evidence‑based treatments such as CBT, MI, ACT, and biofeedback for health‑related depression, anxiety, and pain.
• Experience working with patients diagnosed with chronic medical conditions.
• Strong interest or experience supervising trainees in health psychology.

Compensation

Minimum salary: $95,000
Maximum salary: $144,500

EEO Statement

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all applicants in a drug‑free environment. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, disability status, or veteran status.

Contact

Stephen Lupe, Psy.D.
Director of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Please submit a CV and cover letter through the Cleveland Clinic Jobs portal.