Psychologist - L III (Part Time)

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist to join their Bariatric Program. This role focuses on providing psychological support and evaluations for bariatric patients, ensuring they are prepared for surgery and addressing their psychosocial needs post-operation. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, participate in quality assurance activities, and contribute to the ongoing education of staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid NYSED license and two years of post-licensure experience required.
• Supervisory experience and completion of training within three months.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological consultation and support to bariatric patients.
• Conduct evaluations and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Offer psychotherapy and address psychosocial issues for patients.

Skills

Psychological Evaluation

Individual and Group Psychotherapy

Documentation and Reporting

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Quality Assurance Activities

Education

Valid Psychologist License

Post-Licensure Experience

Supervisory Training

Job description

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

TOUR 2 (8am - 4pm)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Function as the Behavioral Health Specialist for the Bariatric Program.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bariatric Program

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Staff Psychologist will work collaboratively with Bariatric/Weight Loss Program providing psychological consultation, support, counseling, and intervention to bariatric patients.
2. Completes all pertaining documentation, Databases, Contact/Progress Notes, Referral/Disposition Summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
3. Performs psychological evaluation for the preoperative bariatric surgery patient and provides a written evaluation and interpretation of data as to the patient’s readiness and ability to make an informed decision regarding surgery.
4. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, attends staff and team meetings to discuss patients.
5. Provides individual/family and group psychotherapy and psychological support to postoperative bariatric surgery patients surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors.
6. Addresses psychopathology, body image, self-esteem, social support quality of life. Post-surgical follow-up required at different intervals.
7. Participates in in service activities such as patient care, conferences, Psychology Staff Meetings/In Services, and other departmental training activities.
8. Performs related duties such as quality assurance activities, supervision of psychology intern, representation at administrative meetings, and others as assigned by the Director of Psychological Services
9. Participates in continuing education and/or other appropriate activities to maintain current licensure
10. Performs other duties as required by the Director of the Department of Psychiatry, Chairman of the Department of Surgery or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment Level III:

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Psychologist issued by the NYSED; and

2. Two (2) years of post-licensure experience, one (1) year of which must have been post-licensure supervisory experience; or three (3) years of post-licensure experience; and

3. Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Supervisory training within three (3) months of appointment.

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 12, 2023, the date after the internal reclassification, all new appointments and movement within the title of Psychologist must meet new Qualification Requirements for this title.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities