Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Work Shifts

Part-Time Position-21 Hours a week

Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a psychologist to be an integral part of an interdisciplinary, facility based lifestyle medicine program. The lifestyle program is designed to help adult patients living with chronic cardiometabolic conditions adopt healthy lifestyle changes across the pillars of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connections, and avoidance of risky substances. Clinical criteria for referral include atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and/or health concerns related to obesity. The psychologist will provide psychological support to patients in the program and work closely with the program's medical providers, registered dietitians, health coaches, coordinators, and community health workers.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides psychological evaluation and support to patients engaging in intensive therapeutic lifestyle change.
• Addresses psychopathology, body image, self-esteem, social support, and quality of life.
• Evaluates and provides therapy for conditions that include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, PTSD or other history of trauma, and disordered eating. Services will be anchored in the context of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.
• Creates safe, therapeutic environment for patients with obesity and other chronic health conditions.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to support lifestyle change.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with medical provider, registered dietitian, and health coach.
• Develops differential diagnoses for patients and ensures proper referral to MD for medication evaluations as needed.
• Coordinates with a psychiatrist when needed in managing patient's overall care.
• Participates and leads various group meetings, including but not limited to emotional eating, mindfulness, stress reduction, body image, and support groups.
• Provides documentation of clinical services as per departmental guidelines.
• Assists with case management needs for a complex population that faces many barriers in the community.
• Participates in continuing education and/or other appropriate activities to maintain current licensure.
• Undergoes training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine as offered by the program.
• Participates in psychology staff meetings and educational functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Level Il

SPECIAL NOTE# - Additional Requirements for Assignment level II (Effective September 25, 1998)

For assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have the following in addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level I described above:

A. A doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology, or neuro-psychology, awarded upon completion of a doctoral program in psychology registered by the New York State Department of Education and designated as licensure qualifying; and

B. One additional year of satisfactory full-time experience, either working as a Psychologist for the City of New York or in a supervisory capacity in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, clinical health psychology, or neuropsychology in an approved agency or institution. Employees who complete their doctoral degree requirements on or after October 1, 1992, must have at least one year of qualifying experience gained after the completion of all doctoral degree requirements; and

In the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Only:

* Effective September 25, 1998, appointments to Assignment Level II require 1) a Ph.D. as outlined in "A" above; and, 2) one year of qualifying experience as outlined in "B" above.

C. License Requirement for Assignment Level II
1. In the New York City Departments of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Alcoholism Services, Police and Fire, and those programs functionally transferred to the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation from the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Alcoholism Services, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education;
2. In agencies not noted in C. (1.) above, a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of assignment. At the discretion of the appointing agency, the period to obtain the license may be extended for up to six months for employees who fail to obtain the license within one year of their assignment. Once obtained, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, dental, vision, retirement saving plans and paid time off.
In addition to base compensation you will receive $4,855 annually if you are currently registered and possess a New York State license to practice as a psychologist.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.