Outpatient Practice Therapist, Heywood Medical Group Psychiatry, 24-Hours, Days, Hybrid

Hours: 24-Hours, Days, Hybrid 

$26.66-$35.18

Disclaimer:

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization. 

• Provide individual (adult and/or pediatric), family, and/or couples counseling to patients

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and family members

• Utilize evidence-based practices to support effective treatment and positive clinical outcomes

• Assist patients in understanding and modifying behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns

• Collaborate with bariatric surgeons, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and program development initiatives

• Coordinate referrals to community resources, higher levels of care, or specialty behavioral health services as needed

• Advocate for patients’ psychosocial needs within the medical system

• Maintain licensure and comply with all state, federal, and organizational regulations

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program outcomes tracking

• Deliver individual therapy using evidence-based modalities

• May provide patient education related to behavioral health, coping strategies, and long-term success following bariatric intervention (when applicable)

• May facilitate bariatric or behavioral health support groups (when applicable)

• May conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for bariatric surgery candidates, including evaluation of mental health history, substance use, coping skills, readiness for surgery, and adherence capacity (when applicable)

• May provide pre- and post-operative counseling to bariatric patients addressing behavioral change, emotional adjustment, body image, trauma history, and lifestyle modification (when applicable)

• Deliver individual therapy using evidence-based modalities

• Assess and manage co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and stress-related concerns

• Complete required clinical documentation, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with regulatory and program standards

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