Health Psychologist – Inpatient Consultation-Liaison

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Health Psychologist to: Deliver health and behavior interventions to patients receiving inpatient medical care at University Hospital as part of a consultation-liaison service. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based best practice in health psychology, focusing on adjustment to hospitalization, coping with new medical diagnoses, living with chronic illness, non-pharmacological pain management, grief, and related issues. Consultation is provided to patients on services across the hospital including Hematology/Oncology, Trauma Surgery, Cardiothoracic units, Neurosurgery, Neurology, transplant services, and Vascular Surgery, among others. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and medical rounds. Potentially participate in supervision of Health Psychology trainees and contribute to program development. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field
• 1 year of post-doc experience in the area of Behavioral Health in a medical setting
• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice
• CPR/BLS within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Deliver health and behavior interventions to patients receiving inpatient medical care at University Hospital as part of a consultation-liaison service.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based best practice in health psychology, focusing on adjustment to hospitalization, coping with new medical diagnoses, living with chronic illness, non-pharmacological pain management, grief, and related issues.
• Consultation is provided to patients on services across the hospital including Hematology/Oncology, Trauma Surgery, Cardiothoracic units, Neurosurgery, Neurology, transplant services, and Vascular Surgery, among others.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and medical rounds.
• Potentially participate in supervision of Health Psychology trainees and contribute to program development.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees