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UNIV - Clinical Psychologist - Psychiatry: Neuromodulation & Behavioral Medicine

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Key Responsibilities

20% clinical services in Behavioral Medicine Clinic: There are a variety of clinical needs within our clinic,

Requirements Summary

Candidate will be a doctoral level. Must have a terminal degree such as a MD, DO, PhD, PsyD.

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

The Division of Biobehavioral Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina is hiring for a clinical psychologist position. Candidate will be integrated into an existing Behavioral Medicine Clinic. This is a combined position that is 80% funded through MUSC’s Acute, Critical Care and Trauma ICCE, specifically the SC Burn Center.

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

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CC001042 COM PSYCH Bio-Behavioral Medicine CC

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Responsibilities

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→There are a variety of clinical needs within our clinic, so there are opportunities to choose populations of interest
→Our primary areas of need at this time include:
- →Metabolic and bariatric surgery (adolescent and adult): pre- and post-surgical psychological evaluation and management
- →Transplant (heart, liver, lung, kidney, living donation): pre- and post-surgical psychological evaluation and management
- →Cancer: Initial assessments and psychotherapy for patients with cancer (new diagnosis, active treatment, survivorship, caregivers) and pre- and post-surgical psychological evaluations for bone marrow transplant candidates
- →Initial evaluations and individual/group psychotherapy for patients with co-morbid psychiatric and medical illness

The psychologist will integrate Behavioral Medicine services (pediatric and adult) into the SC Burn Center
The primary function of the psychologist will be to develop, grow and extend behavioral health services to patients and families of burn victims in SC.
Clinical services will include:
- Behavioral health screening and assessment of patients and families during and after burn recovery
- Creation of treatment plans to address emotional, behavioral and psychosocial concerns
- Provide psychotherapy and behavioral health support to patients with a focus on behavioral pain management, burn recovery, mood management and general stress management
- Consultation and interprofessional collaboration with Burn Center providers regarding optimal treatment planning for patients and families during and after burn recovery.

Requirements

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Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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