Psychologist of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy
Mass General Brigham
- Boston, MA
- Training
- Full-time
- Provides assessment of patients to evaluate mental health, psychiatric history, emotional issues/coping style, understanding of illness/adjustment/compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse/neglect and domestic violence.
- Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual, group and/or family counseling, consisting of evidenced- based treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation. Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources. Refers patients to other providers, as necessary.
- Works with other members of the team including multidisciplinary psychosocial program and psychiatrist at the IBD Center and in the Gastroenterology division to provide integrated care involving mental health, nutrition, stress management, medical care, and education. Participates in mind-body program at the IBD Center.
- Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
- Implements crisis management, including determination of need for higher level of clinical care such as partial hospitalization or inpatient psychiatric level of care where necessary.
- Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of hospital and community resources.
- May participate in clinical research.
- The position is primarily clinical with potential opportunities for training of psychology interns.
- Takes responsibility for own administrative duties, including timely and appropriate documentation in patient medical records, timely and accurate daily reporting of activities, and accurate reporting of time worked.
- Provides clinical documentation including psychosocial assessment, progress notes, and billing compliance (if appropriate).
- Attends and participates in Staff Meetings and interdisciplinary meetings/rounds. May participate in Departmental and Hospital committees.
- Clinical experience, understanding of, and comfort working with patients of all ages who suffer complex medical and psychiatric problems; ability to work with the families of such patients, and ability to help patients and families understand and access the resources required to support care.
- Previous experience in a health care setting; knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and gastrointestinal medical conditions preferred
- Ability to provide rapid clinical psychosocial assessments and brief, short or long term treatment/management with individuals, families, couples and/or groups.
- Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills; strong assessment and treatment skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors
- Knowledge of specific medical/psychiatric illnesses, procedures and treatments including
- Excellent clinical assessment and crisis intervention knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of community agencies/resources. Ability to advocate/negotiate systems for/with patients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills necessary to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrable engagement in academic scholarship.
- Psychologists provide clinical care in various settings: in the clinic or as virtual visits
- This position will be a 40/hour a week position