Psychologist - Bariatric Surgery

The Duke University Health System is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychologist - Bariatric Surgery to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing psychological evaluation and counseling services to patients before and after bariatric surgery, as well as participating in multidisciplinary care teams. We are looking for a candidate who has a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program, is committed to providing evidence-based care, and has at least two years of post-doctoral experience in the treatment of bariatric surgery patients. If you have the relevant qualifications and are passionate about helping to improve the health and well-being of our bariatric surgery patients, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide psychological evaluation and counseling services to patients before and after bariatric surgery.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to ensure evidence-based care.
3. Maintain a current understanding of bariatric surgery and its associated mental health considerations.
4. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
5. Work collaboratively with medical staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
6. Provide ongoing education and support to patients and their families.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
8. Develop and present relevant educational materials to staff and other healthcare professionals.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Psychologist - Bariatric Surgery in Raleigh, NC, USA is $82,000-$112,000. This range may vary depending on the experience, qualifications, and other factors of the psychologist.

Duke Health integrates the Duke University Health System (all of our hospitals and clinics), Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University School of Nursing, Private Diagnostic Clinic (Duke physicians practice), and incorporates the health and health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute as well as those in schools and centers across Duke University, including the Duke Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy.