Psychologist - Bariatrics - Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health Bariatrics in Grand Rapids, MI is looking for a licensed clinical psychologist to join a busy surgical practice providing psychological evaluations for pre-surgical bariatric patients in an outpatient setting. Opportunities also exist to conduct psychotherapy pre- and post-operatively, to further develop group education and therapy support. The ideal candidate has a health psychology background.

This position will work in collaboration with a team of surgeons, medical providers, physician assistants, psychologists, dietitians, RNs and medical assistants to provide high quality care for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients. The team covers several locations and while the main location is in Grand Rapids, you can anticipate practicing at a couple satellite locations a couple times per month. Working virtually one day per week can also be anticipated.

Although embedded within the bariatrics team, this position reports to the section chief of psychology within the behavioral health department allowing for additional collaboration and support with other behavioral health professionals (psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists). You will also have opportunities for Behavioral Medicine Case Rounds, Wellness Meetings, significant administrative and peer support, and a collaborative professional culture that is focused on the highest quality care for our patients and staff.

Early career psychologists and psychologists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Basic Qualifications: PhD, PsyD or EdD in psychology; Licenses - Eligible or Current Psychologist license in the state of Michigan; Eligible for ABPP board certification

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an organization of a size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health; ABPP Board Certification

Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people-including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities-and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

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