Clinical Health Psychologist - Part Time - La Jolla

This is a part time, benefited, position located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

* Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.

* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* 78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.

* 95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

Housed within Scripps Health, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute (SWDI) is Southern California's leading diabetes center of excellence, committed to providing the best evidence-based diabetes screening, education and patient care across Scripps Hospitals and clinics, and in the surrounding community. Founded in 1981, SWDI's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes through diverse programs, including diabetes self-management education, behavioral health, clinical research, diabetes prevention, and professional training and education. SWDI's interdisciplinary team is comprised of endocrinologists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and dietitians, diabetes educators, and researchers. Our current portfolio of research projects is funded by the National Institutes of Health and non-federal sponsors, and evaluates a variety of pharmacological, device, behavioral, and psychological interventions to improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.

Responsibilities include:

* Collaborate with endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and other members of the clinical care team to triage and deliver psychological and behavioral interventions to patients with chronic health conditions.

* Triages electronic health record referrals and warm hand-offs, conducts comprehensive intake assessments, and delivers a wide range of psychological interventions commensurate to patient need.

* Conducts evidence-based individual- and group-based psychotherapy to improve outcomes for individuals who are struggling with psychological and/or behavioral aspects of chronic disease.

* Provides professional case consultation and training to the interdisciplinary care team members on behavioral health conditions, assessment, and brief interventions.

The internal job title is "Behavior Health Specialist - Diabetes".

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology.
• 5 years' experience conducting psychological assessments and evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy - at least 2 of these years' experience must be in a medical setting.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Licensed clinical psychologist in the state of CA.
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• 2 years' experience providing psychological treatment to patients with chronic health conditions.
• 2 years' experience collaborating with medical providers in treatment planning. Training in evidence-based interventions (cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and/or motivational interviewing (MI).