UW Health is seeking a Psychologist for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, days. Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. You may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will work at 600 Highland Ave.

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of post-doc experience in the area of Behavioral Health in a medical setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice Required
• CPR/BLS within 6 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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UW Health Job ID #41663. Posted job title: Therapy Psychologist– Consultation-Liaison

About UW HealthBenefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Sign-On bonus