Psychologist - L III
Apply NowCompany: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11226
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
SPECIAL NOTE # = Additional Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment-to-Assignment Level III, individuals must have the following in addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level I above:
A. The Doctoral Degree in Psychology as described under Special Note A. for Assignment Level II, and
B. A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education; and
C. Four years of satisfactory full-time experience in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, or Neuro-Psychology, of which at least one year must have been under the direct supervision of a qualified Psychologist or Psychiatrist, and at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity as a licensed Psychologist.
D. License Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment to Assignment Level III, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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
SPECIAL NOTE # = Additional Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment-to-Assignment Level III, individuals must have the following in addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level I above:
A. The Doctoral Degree in Psychology as described under Special Note A. for Assignment Level II, and
B. A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education; and
C. Four years of satisfactory full-time experience in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, or Neuro-Psychology, of which at least one year must have been under the direct supervision of a qualified Psychologist or Psychiatrist, and at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity as a licensed Psychologist.
D. License Requirements for Assignment Level III
For assignment to Assignment Level III, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
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
- Multiple employee discounts programs