Director of Behavioral Medicine

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Program Director of Specialty Psychology for its Bariatric Office in Tampa. The role emphasizes leadership in clinical psychology, overseeing diagnostic assessments and treatment planning for obesity-related conditions.

It requires advanced psychology training and Florida licensure. The position involves supervising psychotherapy modalities, contributing to research, and collaborating with physicians in a comprehensive bariatric program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-approved program.
• Post-doctoral internship completed in Clinical Psychology (APA-approved).
• Broad foundation in psycho-diagnostics and neuro-psychology.
• Knowledge of psychosocial consequences with chronic debilities; experience with various psychotherapies.
• Licensure/Registration: Florida Psychologist license; eligible for Medical Staff Privileges.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and evaluate mental/emotional disorders related to obesity.
• Administer, interpret, and select tests (intelligence, achievement, personality, neuro-psychological).
• Develop and formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide consultation, participate in research, and support patient care within the Bariatric Office.

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology (APA accredited)

Post-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology (APA)

Broadly trained Clinical Psychologist with psycho-diagnostics and neuro knowledge

Familiarity with psychosocial consequences of chronic illnesses and multiple therapy modalities

Florida licensure as a Psychologist; eligible for Medical Staff Privileges

Job description

Job Description - Prog Dir Spclty Psychology (260004BT)

Job Description

Description

Under general supervision of Practice Administrator or designee and following the established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, the Clinical Psychologist diagnoses and evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals referred by physicians specifically related to obesity. Administers programs of treatment, interview and observes patients and selects, administers and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, neuro-psychological and other tests to diagnose and to formulate treatment plans. Also responsible for the treatment of psychological disorders, and serves as consultant and participates in research endeavors. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital. This position is located in the Bariatric Office.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA approved program in accredited degree granting college or university.
• Post-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved program.
• Broadly trained Clinical Psychologist with firm foundation in Psycho-diagnostics and knowledge of Neuro-anatomy, Neuro-physiology and Neuro-psychology.
• Familiarity with psychosocial consequence with chronic debilitations and mental disorders; experience with a wide variety of psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.
• Licensure/Registration: Licensure by the State of Florida as a Psychologist. Should be eligible for Medical Staff Privileges.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

Harborside Medical Tower 5 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday