Position: Health PsychologistLocation: SBH Health System - Bronx, NYSBH Health System is seeking a
Health Psychologist to join our
Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison (C-L) team. The psychologist will provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and child patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and support during hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis interventions for hospitalized patients.
- Provide treatment and assessment on the Medical Psychiatric Unit (MPU), which serves patients with both acute psychiatric and medical needs.
- Collaborate with the C-L team and serve as a liaison for transfers to inpatient psychiatry units and referrals from outside hospitals.
- Supervise psychology externs, including oversight of psychological testing and clinical work.
- Deliver lectures and seminars on psychotherapy and related topics to medical students, psychiatry residents, and psychology externs.
- Provide staff debriefings following critical incidents across the hospital.
- Facilitate psychoeducational or therapeutic groups for patients with chronic or high-risk medical conditions.
- Participate in departmental committees and other initiatives as assigned by the Chair of Psychiatry.
Qualifications:- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology.
- New York State Psychology License.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric care required.
- Prior experience working with a Consultation-Liaison team strongly preferred.
- Full-time, in-person position
Benefits:- Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) and other benefits offered
- Eligible for OMH Loan Repayment Program
Please send CV to Jessica Arenella, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist at
[email protected]Qualifications:- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology.
- New York State Psychology License.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric care required.
- Prior experience working with a Consultation-Liaison team strongly preferred.
- Full-time, in-person position
