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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Social Worker LMHC –Bariatric Office

If you are looking for a per diem position as a Mental Health Counselor in a fast-paced office setting, this could be an exciting opportunity for you. This position is located at 720 Hoosick Road Troy NY.

Position Highlights:

+ **Recognized leader:** Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

+ **Quality of Life:** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

+ **Advancement:** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

+ **Work/Life Balance:** Monday-Friday Office Hours

Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides psychological consultation, support, counseling and intervention to bariatric patients and their significant others through evaluation of psychological well-being, in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the Psychology Department. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is accountable for the safety of the care they deliver.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Assures the safety of the patient population served bydemonstratingage-appropriateskills in assessing,implementingand evaluating planes of care.

+ Performs psychological evaluation for the preoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patient and provides a formal written evaluation and interpretation of data (i.e.DIET inventory andPsychologicalquestionnaire) as to the patient’s readiness and ability to make an informed decisionregardingsurgery.

+ Participates in the weekly Team meeting to discuss challenging patients, office dynamics, and/or seek supervision on cases.

+ Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for psychiatric care for the patient and their family, including but not limited to, smoking cessation, addiction treatment, eating disorder monitoring,etc…

+ Maintains contact withindividual’spsychologist/psychiatrist/therapist, if applicable, to provide education to providers aboutanticipatedpsychological changes post-surgery and tomaintaincollaborative efforts with recommended treatment plan.

+ Provides psychological support to postoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors. Addresses psychopathology, body image, self-esteem, social support quality of life, marital adjustment, and sexual functioning. Post-surgical follow-uprequiredat 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year with anyadditionalsupport provided asdeemednecessary and/or needed.

+ Provides couples therapy when necessary.Patients will be given the chance to learn about couple therapy and will have the opportunity to benefit from a systems perspective on how their psychopathology relates to their current weight and disordered eating.Psycho education may also be provided to the spouse/partner of the patient that involves explanation of the emotional and physical changes that their spouse may experience after the surgery.

+ Attendsappropriate in-serviceand continuing education training program(s) for hospital staff,commensuratewith job responsibilities.

+ Participates inthe monthlyinformation sessions.

+ Participates in unit projects, whichseekto improve patient care.

+ Communicates findings to interdisciplinaryteamand others asappropriate.

+ Participates andleadsvarious group meetings, including but not limited to support group, emotional eating, and body image groups. The CBT focused groups may change periodically to address the many issues/topics that may be addressed in a group format, along withpatient’shaving the opportunity tobenefitfrom the groupprocess as a whole.

+ Administrative responsibilities including keeping informed of current Bariatric research, attending seminars, data entry for future research studies, and professional development.

+ Participates in continuing education and/or otherappropriate activitiestomaintaincurrent licensure.

+ Other duties as assigned.

_This description is intended to only provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements_ _._ _Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve_ _._ _These responsibilities are subject to change at any time._

Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in a field related to mental health.

+ Minimum one year experience

+ Licensure and/or Certification: Licensed Mental Health Counselor

+ Interpersonal and communication skills.

**Pay Range:** $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran