Post-doctoral Clinical Health Psychology Residency Primary Care-behavioral Health Integration (pcbhi)

Wellstar Health System

Kennesaw, Georgia, US
Base: $58,000.00 a year; bonus/equity: $5,000 sign...
On-site
Biopsychosocial model knowledge
Psychological assessment skills
Evidence-based psychotherapy proficiency
Wellstar Health System is seeking a Post-doctoral Clinical Health Psychology Resident for its Primary Care-Behavioral Health Integration (PCBHI) program in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role focuses on developing clinical competencies in a collaborative healthcare environment, emphasizing education and training for behavioral health integration within primary care settings

Job Summary

  • The PCBHI Residency provides an opportunity to meet the growing need for skilled behavioral health clinicians who are prepared to support and thrive in the Primary Care setting.
  • Primary responsibilities include working as a critical member of the primary care team, regular interdisciplinary consultation with physicians and advanced practitioners, administration and interpretation of screening measures and brief psychological and neurocognitive assessment tools.
  • Wellstar psychologists hold independent Medical Staff privileges at Wellstar hospitals and are well-integrated within the health system.

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Wellstar Health System is seeking a Post-doctoral Clinical Health Psychology Resident for its Primary Care-Behavioral Health Integration (PCBHI) program in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role focuses on developing clinical competencies in a collaborative healthcare environment, emphasizing education and training for behavioral health integration within primary care settings.

Salary

Base: $58,000.00 a year; Bonus/Equity: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including CME allowance, 403(b) with match, medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Biopsychosocial model knowledge
  • Psychological assessment skills
  • Evidence-based psychotherapy proficiency
  • Health behavior intervention skills
  • Interdisciplinary consultation
  • Warm hand-offs
  • Brief evidence-based interventions

Nice-to-have

  • Professionalism and interpersonal nuance
  • Flexibility and openness to feedback
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Program development strategies
  • Exposure to hospital setting

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology
  • APA-accredited internship in a hospital/medical setting
  • Focused training in Clinical Health Psychology
  • Eligibility for Georgia licensure

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