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. **Mercy Health** _About Us_ As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. **Behavioral Health Postdoctoral Fellow - East Psychology** **Reports to:** Director Medical Group Operations 2 **\# of Direct Reports:** **\# 0** **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** Postdoctoral fellows will develop competency in working independently within a multidisciplinary and fast-paced setting through providing point-of-care assessments and interventions to a socioculturally diverse patient population. Patients are seen by BHCs for a variety of concerns, including traditional mental health evaluation and treatment, chronic disease management, and health-related lifestyle modification. Fellows will engage in umbrella supervision of practicum students. Direct patient care, receiving supervision, collaborating with primary care, providing umbrella supervision of practicum students. **Essential Job Functions** + Provides individual psychotherapy and/or health and behavior intervention within a primary care setting + Note writing, other administrative duties such as faxing, completing forms, collaborating with outside providers + Collaboration with PCPs and support staff, including attending relevant meetings + Prepare to present cases to clinical supervisor by providing clinically relevant information, and receive clinical feedback in return. + Reviewing research, developing treatment plans, developing interventional programming, providing umbrella supervision. + The individual should be able to meaningfully and effectively build relationships with leadership and frontline physicians, nurses, residents and students. The candidate will engage in regular direct communication with all staff as well as patients and their families + Provides individual clinical care to patients with health psychology concerns + Engages in comprehensive assessment to confirm psychological diagnosis + Provide secondary supervision for Behavioral Medicine externs and interns as applicable. + Ability to work independently + Knowledge of brief, solution-based interventions + Confidence as a member of an interdisciplinary team and flexibility to adapt to demands of integrated care + Fluency for concurrent documentation within an electronic record + 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** **BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)** **Education** A Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Doctor of Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited psychology program. If the degree is not yet conferred, the applicant must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree by the start of the fellowship. -or- Completion of an American Psychological Association accredited pre-doctoral internship. **Work Experience** **Training** Specialty training, clinical experience, and/or expressed interest in Women's Health and Perinatal Mental Health and behavioral medicine. (required) Interest in behavioral medicine program development & evaluation, community outreach, and/or clinical supervision is strongly (preferred) Interest in addressing health inequities through social, psychological, behavioral, and ecological factors strongly (preferred) **Skills** Attention to detail Acceptance of authority Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. **What we offer** + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support _Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours 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