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BSWH is seeking a GI Psychologist to join our outstanding care program in Dallas, Texas. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life stability, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax. We are looking for a pledged team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively partner with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system. The Baylor Scott and White (BSW) Divisions of Psychology and Gastroenterology (GI) at the Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) seek a qualified and motivated GI Psychologist to join our team as an inaugural member of the Functional Bowel Center. The overall mission of this outpatient specialty center is to provide integrative health care to patients with digestive disorders, focusing on the brain-gut connection. The center will be a multispecialty enterprise providing team-based comprehensive digestive health care including clinicians, dieticians, physical therapists, and GI psychologists. In addition to the primary goal of improved clinical and health care outcomes, clinical research will be prioritized and conducted. Position Key Accountabilities: • The GI psychologist will play a critical role in ensuring the provision of GI Psychology best practices through providing • Consultation and comprehensive behavioral health care in this outpatient specialty care setting. The GI psychologist's role will • Emphasize evidence-based, integrative clinical practice, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team committed • To provide excellent care for BSW patients' medical and behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate should be skilled and experienced in providing psychological clinical services to patients with GI conditions and associated behavioral health concerns; consulting with Gastroenterologists and other team members for the management of patients with chronic functional GI conditions; and contributing to ongoing programmatic initiatives of the Divisions to support the advancement of integrative health care. Work Address: 3600 Gaston Ave., Barnett Tower, Ste 404, Dallas, Texas Schedule: Fulltime, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more • Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. Our Core Values: • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. • We never settle by constantly striving for better. • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. REQUIRED: • Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with chronic medical problems • Skill in individual psychotherapy and group-based education and interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy, gut-directed hypnotherapy, mindfulness medication, and others • Skill in clinical and educational writing • Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements. • PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from APA approved program or degrees in Counseling or Health Psychology • License-eligible by Texas Board of Psychology and 1 year postdoc experience PREFERRED: • Board certification or qualification towards board certification status strongly desirable. • Current active license by Texas Board of Psychology • Clinical experience treating patients with GI disorders • Clinical experience providing care within outpatient medical clinics (primary care or specialty care settings) • Interest in teaching, clinical development, and research • Willingness to expand and develop new skill sets of behavioral therapies