At Geisinger, embedded PCBH and integrated specialty care psychologists are leaders within interdisciplinary care teams working to improve population health within fast-paced clinical settings. They provide evidence-based, patient-centered and consultative patient care and support maintenance of patients in their clinics and programs. Integrated psychologists fulfill the following services and roles:

• Provide evaluation and consultation appropriate to the primary care or specialty medical setting

• Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor care components

• Deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions

• Facilitate patient and family education on presenting concerns

• Consult with physicians and allied health providers to support decision making, build on medical interventions, and improve provider-patient relationships

• Offer supervision and training to psychology, social work, and medical residents, physicians, and other members of the care team

• Assist in design, development, and implementation of clinical programs

• Participate in program development/evaluation and quality improvement