Gastroenterology Psychologist (GI Psych)- Dallas, Texas

The Baylor Scott and White (BSW) Divisions of Psychology and Gastroenterology (GI) at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) seek a qualified and motivated GI Psychologist to join our team as an inaugural member of the Functional Bowel Center. The overall mission of this outpatient specialty center is to provide integrative health care to patients with digestive disorders, focusing on the brain-gut connection.

The center will be a multispecialty enterprise providing team-based comprehensive digestive health care including clinicians, dieticians, physical therapists, and GI psychologists. In addition to the primary goal of improved clinical and health care outcomes, clinical research will be prioritized and conducted.

The GI psychologist will play a critical role in ensuring the provision of GI Psychology best practices through:

• Providing consultation and comprehensive behavioral health care in this outpatient specialty care setting
• Emphasizing evidence-based, integrative clinical practice
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team committed to providing excellent care for BSW patients' medical and behavioral health needs

The ideal candidate should be skilled and experienced in:

• Providing psychological clinical services to patients with GI conditions and associated behavioral health concerns
• Consulting with Gastroenterologists and other team members for the management of patients with chronic functional GI conditions
• Contributing to ongoing programmatic initiatives of the Divisions to support the advancement of integrative health care

Work Address: 3417 Gaston Ave, Suite 920, Dallas, Texas

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday
- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. No evenings, weekends, holidays. No on-call coverage.

This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life stability, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax. We are looking for a pledged team player with a favorable work/training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively partner with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

Required:

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology from APA-accredited program
• Licensed or license-eligible by Texas Board of Psychology and one year of postdoctoral experience (or in process of completing postdoctoral training)
• Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with chronic medical problems
• Skill in individual psychotherapy and group-based education and interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy, gut-directed hypnotherapy, mindfulness medication, and others
• Skill in clinical and educational writing
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements.

Preferred:

• Current active license by Texas Board of Psychology
• Clinical experience treating patients with GI disorders
• Clinical experience providing care within outpatient medical clinics (primary care or specialty care settings)
• Interest in teaching, clinical development, and research
• Willingness to expand and develop new skill sets of behavioral therapies
• Board certification or qualification towards board certification status is strongly desirable.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note:

Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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