Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost 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 Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServiceThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full time psychologist in the Medical Weight Loss division of the Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Program at Hartford Healthcare The Medical Weight Loss program takes a holistic approach to weight loss considering the nutritional physical and emotional well being of every patient The program also works with patients to address the chronic comorbidities of obesity including type diabetes sleep problems and cardiovascular diseaseJob SummaryThe psychologist role In Medical Weight Loss is a highly collaborative one The psychologist is a member of the core treatment team and will work closely with board certified Obesity Medicine specialists bariatric surgeons nurses and nutritionists to support the mental health needs of this patient population The psychologist should be well versed in evidenced based approaches to support weight loss and other health promoting behaviors as well as those that address co occurring mood symptoms Opportunities for research and training psychiatry residents and fellows psychology trainees also existJob ResponsibilitiesProviding behavioral health services to adults including diagnostic assessment and evaluation of treatment needs of medical patients on site collaboration and consultation with medical providers brief and evidence based individual and group interventions 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 providersPresenting at Grand Rounds and other training and educational experiences to help educate providers and staff about psychological topicsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost 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 Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServiceThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full time psychologist in the Medical Weight Loss division of the Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Program at Hartford Healthcare The Medical Weight Loss program takes a holistic approach to weight loss considering the nutritional physical and emotional well being of every patient The program also works with patients to address the chronic comorbidities of obesity including type diabetes sleep problems and cardiovascular diseaseJob SummaryThe psychologist role In Medical Weight Loss is a highly collaborative one The psychologist is a member of the core treatment team and will work closely with board certified Obesity Medicine specialists bariatric surgeons nurses and nutritionists to support the mental health needs of this patient population The psychologist should be well versed in evidenced based approaches to support weight loss and other health promoting behaviors as well as those that address co occurring mood symptoms Opportunities for research and training psychiatry residents and fellows psychology trainees also existJob ResponsibilitiesProviding behavioral health services to adults including diagnostic assessment and evaluation of treatment needs of medical patients on site collaboration and consultation with medical providers brief and evidence based individual and group interventions 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 providersPresenting at Grand Rounds and other training and educational experiences to help educate providers and staff about psychological topicsQualificationsDoctorate of Philosophy in Psychology PhD or Doctorate in Psychology PsyD from an APA accredited institutionOne year APA approved internship in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Health PsychologyLicensed to practice Psychology in the State of ConnecticutTraining and experience in clinical health psychology integrated primary care or other medical settingsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independently in a fast paced dynamic environmentWe take great care of careersAs a Hartford Healthcare entity The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith 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 isyour 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 statusQualificationsDoctorate of Philosophy in Psychology PhD or Doctorate in Psychology PsyD from an APA accredited institutionOne year APA approved internship in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Health PsychologyLicensed to practice Psychology in the State of ConnecticutTraining and experience in clinical health psychology integrated primary care or other medical settingsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independently in a fast paced dynamic environmentWe take great care of careersAs a Hartford Healthcare entity The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith 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 isyour 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