Clinical Psychologist - Bariatric Center

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Student Loan Forgiveness - Not-for-profit PSLF eligible employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Relocation Allowance,

Employer Funded Pension Plan

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Excellent Health & Wellness, Child Care Subsidized, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education, Worldwide Multi-faceted Discount Program, and SO Much More

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence for weight loss surgery. Join a team of medical specialists including psychologists, nutritionists, and surgeons working together to help patients succeed in permanent weight loss.

There are 3 types of surgery that the patient could undergo including, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, and Duodenal Switch. The Clinical Psychologist plays a key role in helping to determine if surgery is the right choice for the patient. They provide individual psychotherapy both pre- and post-surgery. This involves addressing a variety of psychological conditions pertinent to one's eating habits, body image, and the overall bariatric process.

Additionally, they assess the patient’s knowledge, expectations, plans, and preparation for surgery. While also ensuring that the patient understands the post operation lifestyle requirements.

The Clinical Psychologist can work in office or remote, as these appointments are done virtually. We typically schedule a 2-hour consultation and then the Clinical Psychologist will make their recommendation. This could include follow-up sessions, clearance for surgery, or a referral for further psych services.

During the initial consult, the Clinical Psychologist will evaluate the patient for the following:

• Substance abuse disorders
• Eating disorders/behaviors
• Mental health concerns
• Psychosocial history
• Education/Occupational history
• Psychiatric history
• Sleep
• Coping abilities
• Family and social support

Join a great team of mission driven specialists and professionals dedicated to patient care and help us improve the health of the communities that we serve.

What We Require:

Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.

Experience: Two years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required. Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Meets credentialing requirements. Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers. Must have a commitment to continuing education.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.