Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are encouraged to apply!

Holyoke Medical Center's Weight Management practice has a team of experts who have the experience and technology to help you achieve your weight loss goals, and we are committed to helping you keep the weight off – for life. Our team is able to offer laproscopic gastric bypass, laproscopic sleeve & more.

Our Weight Management team is seeking a licensed clinician to join our weight management behavioral health program. A highly motivated professional with a strong desire to work with our diverse population to aid them in their journey toward a healthy weight and lifestyle. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, follow-up behavioral health sessions, providing assessments with treatment plans and/or clearance for bariatric surgery and facilitating therapy group.

Main duties include individual counseling, communicating and interfacing with Holyoke Medical Center Weight Management staff regarding clients' progress, facilitate psycho-educational groups on mindfulness, eating disorders, motivational interviewing, stress and emotional eating.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., Psy.D. or LICSW, LMHC candidates will be considered. Graduate from an accredited Master's Level Program in Counseling or Social Work (LICSW or LMHC) or graduate from an accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D Program. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of clients. Proficiency in providing clear written and oral communication with the Weight Management Staff and complete all services in a timely fashion. Facilitate weekly groups in English and Spanish, along with additional educational groups. This will involve some flexibility in scheduling for early evening group facilitation. Capacity to take initiative and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Understanding of confidentiality and other ethical issues related to client care.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package, including:

• low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $7000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• free onsite parking