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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Health Psychologist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a clinical health psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position

Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Health Psychologist- Bariatrics Emphasis (Open Rank/Track Faculty) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Duties And Responsibilities

Provide pre-surgical psychosocial evaluations for patients in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program. Provide pre- and post-surgical health psychology interventions; collaborate with a multidisciplinary weight management team. Offer psychotherapy for pre-/post-surgery patients and/or those pursuing non-surgical weight management facing eating or psychosocial distress. Collaborate with teams including advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and surgeons. Contribute to training, research, and scholarly activities. Represent OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements; perform academic responsibilities as assigned. Practice within Medical Center standards and policies. Qualifications/Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Psychology; licensed or license-eligible in Ohio. APA- or CPA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program with an accredited clinical internship; preferably with at least one year of relevant post-doctoral experience. Licensed in Ohio by time of appointment. Candidates with prior training or experience in bariatrics and/or health psychology favored. Secondary area of specialization open; general health psychology; strengths in Geropsychology, Women’s Behavioral Health, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Pain Psychology, Transplant Psychology, Cardiac Psychology are relevant. How To Apply

Submit your application electronically via Workday. Materials should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. Three letters of reference may be sent to Dr. Kristen Carpenter, PhD, at kristen.carpenter@osumc.edu. Start date is ASAP but negotiable. For inquiries, contact Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu. Department/Division Overview

The successful candidates will join a 60+ member Section of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. The section offers externships, pre-doctoral internship, and fellowship opportunities. Learn more at http://psychiatry.osu.edu/. About The Ohio State University & Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are leading academic health centers with extensive programs and regional impact. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion. Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to a successful background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after offer.

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