Psychology Extern Lima Behavioral Health

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Psychology Extern provides psychological evaluations for patients with significant medical concerns on an inpatient and outpatient setting. They provide evidenced based psychotherapy for patients as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes pre-surgical bariatric evaluations on an outpatient basis.

• Provides brief psychological treatment for weight management patients.

• Co-facilitates pre-surgical support groups for bariatric patient prior to surgery.

• Completes bedside evaluations in acute rehab setting.

• Provides evidenced-based psychological services in acute rehab setting.

• Administers scores and interprets psychological testing measures.

• Provides education groups in acute rehab and outpatient rehab settings.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

Bachelors Psychology (required)

Masters Psychology (preferred)

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

Skills

Evaluation

Psychology

Critical thinking

Treatment

Educates

Customer service

Data analysis

Active listening

Relationship building

Communication

Communicate on all levels

Medical terminology

Consulting

Compassionate

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .