Job Opening: Psychologist - Bariatric Center

Description

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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

• First year salary amount: $66.25 - 76.59 per hour depending on years of experience

• Employment bonus

• Relocation Assistance

• CME Allowance

• Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness

• Retirement

For more information contact: Brian Rasmussen, brasmussen @peacehealth.org

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, formulating documentation, and implementing treatment plans addressing the mental and behavioral health of patients. Provides case management through triage, referrals, provider consultation, therapy sessions and outside agencies. Provides clinical consultation to staff.

Essential Functions

• Provides initial assessment of client concerns and focus of treatment.

• Reviews and interprets psychological testing.

• Provides short-term individual and group therapy, and follow-up per patient care needs.

• Collaborates with other providers and/or treatment team to ensure best outcomes.

• Provides psychoeducation to patients and families.

• Provides clinical consultation to staff as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate Degree Required: Psychology. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field considered equivalent by the State’s Board of Psychologist Examiners

• Ph.D. Required

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Preferred: Experience in a psychiatric treatment setting or medical setting

• Required: Fellowship and experience as required for licensure

Credentials

• Required Upon Hire: Licensed Psychologist - Oregon

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

Skills

• Ability to provide general counseling services and/or specialized services for all ages (Required)

• Must have strong communication and writing skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Additional skill requirements if assigned to Surgical or Rehab Unit:

• Skills in conducting psychological testing (including cognitive assessment) preferred.

• Rehabilitation, medical psychology, and neuropsychological assessment experiences are preferred.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other medical equipment. Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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