Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a behavioral health clinician LCSW PsyD PhD in Hartford Healthcarersquos Surgical and Medical Weight Loss programs These programs take a patient centered approach to weight loss considering the individual physical and emotional well being of every patient The programs are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in order to address not only weight concerns but also the chronic comorbidities of obesity including type diabetes sleep problems and cardiovascular diseaseJob SummaryThe behavioral health clinicianrsquos role in Surgical and Medical Weight Loss SMWL is a highly collaborative one The clinician is a member of the core multidisciplinary treatment team and will work closely with psychologists board certified surgeons obesity medicine specialists advanced practitioners program coordinators patient navigators and nutritionists to support the mental health needs of this patient population The successful candidate should have strong foundational clinical skills in assessment and provision of short term focused interventions and an interest in working within a multidisciplinary medical setting although specific experience in surgical and medical weight loss is not required Training and supervision in pre surgical assessments and evidenced based approaches to support weight loss and other health promoting behaviors will be provided by senior SMWL psychologists for those clinicians who are interested in the work but may lack specific clinical experience in this area Opportunities for performing clinical work within the area of Digestive Health may also be available for interested cliniciansJob ResponsibilitiesConducting pre surgical assessments of adult surgical weight loss candidatesProviding behavioral health services to adults including diagnostic assessment and evaluation of treatment needs collaboration and consultation with medical providers brief and evidence based treatments for behavioral and mental health issuesIndependent maintenance of treatment records and timely documentationEffective utilization of screening measures and assessment toolsData management including tracking symptoms and treatment outcomesParticipating in program development and quality improvement researchDeveloping and implementing psychoeducational materials for use in the medical settingParticipating in team meetings case management and coordination outreach and communication with outside providersParticipating in andor faciliting support groups community events and education sessions for surgical weight loss patientsPresenting at a variety of training and educational experiences to help educate providers staff and community members about psychological topics related to weight loss and healthWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a behavioral health clinician LCSW PsyD PhD in Hartford Healthcarersquos Surgical and Medical Weight Loss programs These programs take a patient centered approach to weight loss considering the individual physical and emotional well being of every patient The programs are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in order to address not only weight concerns but also the chronic comorbidities of obesity including type diabetes sleep problems and cardiovascular diseaseJob SummaryThe behavioral health clinicianrsquos role in Surgical and Medical Weight Loss SMWL is a highly collaborative one The clinician is a member of the core multidisciplinary treatment team and will work closely with psychologists board certified surgeons obesity medicine specialists advanced practitioners program coordinators patient navigators and nutritionists to support the mental health needs of this patient population The successful candidate should have strong foundational clinical skills in assessment and provision of short term focused interventions and an interest in working within a multidisciplinary medical setting although specific experience in surgical and medical weight loss is not required Training and supervision in pre surgical assessments and evidenced based approaches to support weight loss and other health promoting behaviors will be provided by senior SMWL psychologists for those clinicians who are interested in the work but may lack specific clinical experience in this area Opportunities for performing clinical work within the area of Digestive Health may also be available for interested cliniciansJob ResponsibilitiesConducting pre surgical assessments of adult surgical weight loss candidatesProviding behavioral health services to adults including diagnostic assessment and evaluation of treatment needs collaboration and consultation with medical providers brief and evidence based treatments for behavioral and mental health issuesIndependent maintenance of treatment records and timely documentationEffective utilization of screening measures and assessment toolsData management including tracking symptoms and treatment outcomesParticipating in program development and quality improvement researchDeveloping and implementing psychoeducational materials for use in the medical settingParticipating in team meetings case management and coordination outreach and communication with outside providersParticipating in andor faciliting support groups community events and education sessions for surgical weight loss patientsPresenting at a variety of training and educational experiences to help educate providers staff and community members about psychological topics related to weight loss and healthQualificationsLCSW PhD or PsyDLicensed to practice in the State of ConnecticutExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independently in a fast paced dynamic environmentAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusQualificationsLCSW PhD or PsyDLicensed to practice in the State of ConnecticutExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independently in a fast paced dynamic environmentAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status