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 to 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, 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".QualificationsRequired 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).Job : Social ServicesPrimary Location : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS WHITTIER DIABETES INSTITUTEWork Locations : SCRIPPS WHITTIER DIABETES INSTITUTE, 9888 GENESEE AVENUE, LA JOLLA 92037Organization : Scripps Health CorpJob Posting : Dec 17, 2024, 5 : 00 : 00 AMBenefit Status : PT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITSMinimum Rate (USD) : 54.90 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 79.75In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr