Job Information
Bon Secours Mercy Health Psychology Extern in Lima, Ohio
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Psychology Extern provides psychological evaluations for patients with significant medical concerns on an inpatient and outpatient setting. They provide evidenced based psychotherapy for patients as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Completes pre-surgical bariatric evaluations on an outpatient basis.
Provides brief psychological treatment for weight management patients.
Co-facilitates pre-surgical support groups for bariatric patient prior to surgery.
Completes bedside evaluations in acute rehab setting.
Provides evidenced-based psychological services in acute rehab setting.
Administers, scores, and interprets psychological testing measures.
Provides education groups in acute rehab and outpatient rehab settings.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
None
Education
Bachelor's, Psychology (required)
Masters, Psychology (preferred)
Work Experience
None
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Skills
Evaluation
Psychology
Critical thinking
Treatment
Educates
Customer service
Data analysis
Active listening
Relationship building
Communication
Communicate on all levels
Medical terminology
Consulting
Compassionate
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com