Psychology Extern - Lima Behavioral Health

Mercy Health

8 days ago

United StatesLocum TenensClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Health BSMH as a Psychology Extern in United States. Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination.

Key Responsibilities

provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

provide evidenced based psychotherapy for patients as needed.

provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

being—personally and professionally. Our

Benefits & Compensation

are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Mercy Health BSMH as a Psychology Extern.

Key Skills

EvaluationPsychologyCritical thinkingTreatmentEducatesCustomer serviceData analysisActive listeningRelationship buildingCommunicationMedical terminologyConsultingCompassionate

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychology Extern - Lima Behavioral Health at Mercy Health BSMH a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Mercy Health BSMH is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Evaluation, Psychology, Critical thinking, Treatment, Educates, Customer service, Data analysis, Active listening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychology Extern is responsible for conducting psychological evaluations for patients with significant medical concerns in inpatient and outpatient settings, and providing evidenced-based psychotherapy as required. Essential functions include completing pre-surgical bariatric evaluations, co-fa...

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 403(b) with Employer Contributions, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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