Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Weight Management Psychologist Opportunity!
The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) is a priority service line at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and is seeking to fill a full-time Psychologist.
The goal of CDH is to build a nationally recognized, fully-integrated, destination program for patients with digestive health concerns including bariatric/weight management, GI, colorectal, esophageal, liver, and pancreas conditions.
Within CDH is the Center for Weight Management’s comprehensive weight loss program that includes medical weight loss clinics in Seattle, Edmonds, Federal Way, and Silverdale as well as three nationally-accredited bariatric surgery programs offered at St. Francis Hospital (SFH) in Federal Way, Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle, and St. Michael Medical Center (SMMC) in Silverdale.
VMFH is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to join the comprehensive weight loss team in Silverdale and work collaboratively with team members across all Center for Weight Management locations. This behavioral health role is important for a weight loss center because successful, sustainable weight loss often involves more than just diet and exercise—it also requires addressing the psychological and emotional factors that influence eating behaviors, body image, and motivation. The role is critical to help weight management patients address the following:
Emotional eating and behavior patterns
Body image and self-esteem
Behavior change support
Managing setbacks and relapses
Addressing eating disorders
This position will have a dotted line reporting to the Behavioral Health service line leadership team. The psychologist will perform patient care and attend meetings in person as well as virtually.
Job Requirements
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, with focus on health psychology and/ or obesity management.
Board certification in Obesity Management or Bariatric Counseling is advantageous
Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Washington with good moral standing to ensure effective support to patients undergoing weight loss surgery and address psychological factors affecting their health.
Ability to see patients and attend meetings in person and virtually (% negotiable)
