Clinical Psychologist - Weight Management

Description

Clinical Psychologist - Maine Health Behavioral Health Integration/Maine Medical Center
- Weight Management has a new opportunity for a licensed psychologist to be part of our bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program, located in South Portland, Maine. The Weight Management program treats both adults and kids who are looking to create a healthier self. It staffs a comprehensive team including board certified bariatricians, surgeons, dieticians, and behavioral health clinicians. The psychologist, functioning as a behavioral health clinician, will be part of the multidisciplinary team supporting patients as they move towards a healthier life.

The role of the behavioral health clinician includes providing assessments and focused treatment to patients of the practice. Treatment structure would include both individual and group work.

The work is enhanced by being part of a medical team with solid experience in integrated work. Collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the Maine Health system adds to the experience. Individual supervision, group supervision, and quarterly trainings are benefits of this position.

Part-time, 20 hours per week, potential additional hours available.

• Education: Requires professional level of knowledge in Clinical psychology which is equivalent to that which is acquired through the completion of a Doctoral program, accredited by The American Psychological Association.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current license as a Psychologist by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists of Maine.
• Experience: Requires a comprehensive understanding of all the procedures and systems used within a clinical psychology setting as well as high levels of proficiency in performing psychological assessment, treatment and consultation normally acquired in a minimum of three years of experience. Requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Necessary personal and interpersonal skills required to conduct individual family and/or group psychotherapy sessions with patients and their families as well as to work effectively as a member of the health care team.

Maine Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Maine Health consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the Maine Health Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, Maine Health provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine Health offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles, and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing to skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

To learn more about our system please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and our benefits page.

Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter, ean.