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Northeast Florida’s leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare is seeking a  Clinical Health Psychologist  with specialization in Bariatric Psychology and Weight Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to bariatric patients including psychological testing and individual case consultation. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team at the Baptist Center for Bariatrics, you will manage the complex behavioral needs of patients with chronic medical conditions and have a direct impact on patient care as they work towards improved health.

Changing Health Care for Good

Baptist Health is proud to be the region’s only system providing the full continuum of mental health care for children and adults ranging from outpatient to inpatient care at our state-of-the-art riverfront facility.  Baptist Health has consistently been voted the most preferred health system in our region and one of  Modern Healthcare’s  top 100 places to work. We’ve led the way  by integrating our behavioral health practitioners into primary care, cancer care, neurology, bariatrics and beyond.  Our leadership strongly supports our Behavioral Health mission and passionately believes mental health is imperative to the wellbeing of the communities we serve. And it shows! We have treated over 3000 bariatric patients. Through our multidisciplinary practice, and award winning team, we have achieved many successful patient outcomes.

Your Day to Day:

• Function as an integral member of the bariatrics care team  
• Psychological assessment, testing and therapy for adult patients both pre- and post-surgery.
• Assess the patient's readiness and appropriateness for surgery and complete reports as required.
• Psychological assessment and individual therapy for adolescents with anorexia or bulimia.
• Maintain timely documentation of patient encounters.

What You Bring:

• Experience with assessment and treatment of adults with obesity and the emotional, behavioral and psychological variables associated with bariatric surgery.
• Experience with assessment and treatment of adolescents with anorexia and bulimia and co-morbid psychological disorders.
• Licensed clinical psychologist
• In possession of or ability to obtain an active  unrestricted Florida license
• Eligible to be credentialed with major insurance panels
• There’s a Place for You Here

Jacksonville offers a multitude of suburban, urban, or beachfront living that will fit any budget or lifestyle.  There is fun for everyone including championship golf courses, professional sports teams, a strong economy, diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, and abundant natural resources. The area serves as home to some of the best cost of living and quality of life experiences that the Sunshine State has to offer.

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About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a not-for-profit organization owned by the community – not by shareholders. We are guided by a volunteer board of more than 85 engaged community leaders.Currently ranked as the “most preferred” health care provider in the Jacksonville area, Baptist Health is deeply honored to serve the community through a growing circle of care that includes five nationally accredited hospitals (including the region’s only children’s hospital) plus more than 200 primary care and specialty physician practices, children’s specialty clinics, home health care, behavioral health, occupational health, pharmacies, rehabilitation services and urgent care.

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