[Hiring] Psychologist Behavioral Health Professional @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) is a priority service line at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and is seeking to fill a full-time Psychologist.

The goal of CDH is to build a nationally recognized, fully-integrated, destination program for patients with digestive health concerns including:

• Bariatric/weight management
• GI conditions
• Colorectal conditions
• Esophageal conditions
• Liver conditions
• Pancreas conditions

Within CDH is the Center for Weight Management’s comprehensive weight loss program that includes:

• Medical weight loss clinics in Seattle, Edmonds, Federal Way, and Silverdale
• Three nationally-accredited bariatric surgery programs offered at:
• St. Francis Hospital (SFH) in Federal Way
• Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle
• St. Michael Medical Center (SMMC) in Silverdale

This behavioral health role is important for a weight loss center because successful, sustainable weight loss often involves more than just diet and exercise—it also requires addressing the psychological and emotional factors that influence eating behaviors, body image, and motivation. The role is critical to help weight management patients address the following:

• Emotional eating and behavior patterns
• Body image and self-esteem
• Behavior change support
• Managing setbacks and relapses
• Addressing eating disorders

This position will have a dotted line reporting to the Behavioral Health service line leadership team. The psychologist will perform patient care and attend meetings in person as well as virtually.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, focusing on health psychology and/or obesity management.
• Board certification in Obesity Management or Bariatric Counseling is advantageous.
• Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Washington with good moral standing to effectively support patients undergoing weight loss surgery and address psychological factors affecting their health.
• Ability to see patients and attend meetings in person and virtually.