Bariatric Psychologist
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 16, 2025
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a motivated Bariatric Psychologist to join
our team!We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey
taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects
something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us
all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in
health.DepartmentBariatric Ctr of ExcellenceJob SummaryUnder
general supervision, the psychologist provides doctoral-level
integrated behavioral health services as a Behavioral Health
Consultant (BHC) and serves as a key member of the Bariatric Team.
The BHC follows clinic-specific guidelines and expectations while
delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults in
the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic(s). Responsibilities
include conducting diagnostic assessments and providing brief,
evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders. The
psychologist will also assess psychosocial factors in patients with
chronic medical conditions and perform substance abuse screenings.
It is essential to deliver case management, consultation, and care
coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care and crisis
intervention services. The provider will engage in quality
improvement initiatives, data monitoring, and research projects to
enhance patient care. Additionally, one may participate in
supervision and teaching for the pre-doctoral psychology internship
and provide mentorship to psychology residents and practicum
students, as needed. Overall, It is important to ensure a positive
patient experience by adhering to the highest customer service
standards set by Denver Health.Essential Functions:
- Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred
to behavioral health, including short-term evidence-based
behavioral health interventions and support services. (10%)
- Provide services that are appropriate to the age and
developmental level of the patient. (10%)
- Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team
and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as
needed. (10%)
- Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using
evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (10%)
- Provide health behavior change interventions using Motivational
Interviewing. (10%)
- Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as needed. (5%)
- Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%)
- Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the
medical record in a timely manner. (5%)
- Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of
the interdisciplinary team at primary care clinic. (5%)
- Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health Division meetings
to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department
functioning. (5%)
- Participates or provides leadership of department, agency, or
community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups.
(5%)
- Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training
faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral
residents and practicum students. (5%)
- Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the
Integrated Behavioral Health Division staff. (5%)
- Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the
medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and
University of Colorado. (5%)
- Participate in academic efforts in research and professional
writing. (5%)Education:
- Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school
RequiredWork Experience:
- 1-3 years One year of postdoctoral experience RequiredLicenses:
- PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist
Examiners Required and
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart
Association RequiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge and skills in psychological practice within
primary care medical settings, including evidence-based
interventions, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and
risk assessment.
- Understanding of medical terminology, diagnoses, treatment, and
prognosis relevant to patient care.
- Expertise in addressing cultural, religious, ethnic, and social
factors that influence patient interactions, care planning, and
education.
- Ability to provide care tailored to various age groups within
the clinic setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and motivation to work within a
dynamic interdisciplinary medical team.
- Ability to establish a therapeutic alliance, engage patients in
collaborative goal-setting, and prioritize patient needs as part of
the integrated healthcare model.
- Ability to participating as faculty within the Division of
Medicine, including teaching and supervision for the psychology
internship training program through the Department of
Psychiatry.
- Ability to respond effectively to trauma and psychiatric
emergencies, including writing involuntary mental health holds when
necessary.
- Competence in managing the therapeutic relationship, including
triaging patients to specialty mental health services and
determining appropriate care transitions.
- Ability to incorporate feedback into clinical practice to
enhance patient care.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and
communication.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
preferred.ShiftDays (United States of America)Work TypeRegular (0.7
FTE)Salary$107,100.00 - $125,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for
1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual
FTE)Benefits
- Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year,
immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and
generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands,
travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways
and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared
governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free
student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF
program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions
must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of
employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated,
high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the
nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care
medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10
family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO
and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and
essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a
mission-driven organization that has provided billions in
uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an
Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and
purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community
needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000
children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just
minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities
Denver has to offer.Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer
(EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions
reflective of the needs of our community.Applicants will be
considered until the position is filled.
Keywords: Denver Health, Denver , Bariatric Psychologist, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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