Job Description

Assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating plans of care. Performs psychological evaluation for the preoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patient and provides a formal written evaluation and interpretation of data (i.e. DIET inventory and Psychological questionnaire) as to the patient's readiness and ability to make an informed decision regarding surgery. Participates in the weekly Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Team meeting to discuss challenging patients, office dynamics, and/or seek supervision on cases. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for psychiatric care for the patient and their family, including but not limited to, smoking cessation, addiction treatment, eating disorder monitoring, etc... Participates in post-surgical inpatient rounds on a weekly basis, utilizing here and now methods to create/utilize action based/problem solving techniques around anticipated issues that may arise after leaving the hospital. Maintains contact with individual's psychologist/psychiatrist/therapist, if applicable, to provide education to providers about anticipated psychological changes post surgery and to maintain collaborative efforts with recommended treatment plan. Provides psychological support to postoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors. Addresses psychopathology, body image, selfesteem, social support quality of life, marital adjustment, and sexual functioning. Postsurgical follow-up required at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year with any additional support provided as deemed necessary and/or needed. Provides couples therapy when necessary. Patients will be given the chance to learn about couple therapy and will have the opportunity to benefit from a systems perspective on how their psychopathology relates to their current weight and disordered eating. Psycho education may also be provided to the spouse/partner of the patient that involves explanation of the emotional and physical changes that their spouse may experience after the surgery. 2 Job Functions: Attends appropri