Psychology and Religion Psychologist

About the Role

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is seeking Licensed Psychologists with expertise and a passion in the area of integration of religion and spirituality with evidenced-based psychotherapy. We are committed to growth and are always looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Note: Local Candidates available for in-person services preferred for this position.

Our clinicians enjoy the aspects of being an independent provider that are appealing, while having the administrative and operational support to manage everything else that you need as a provider. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team of 70+ colleagues are willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development. SLBMI prides itself on being a team-oriented environment that thrives on collaboration and providing compassionate behavioral healthcare.

About the Psychology and Religion Program

Clinicians in the program participate as a member of the program's assessment team, providing psychological evaluations for clergy and clergy candidates. Clinicians can also choose to provide group therapy and present psychoeducational workshops in the community on topics related to spirituality and wellbeing, and clergy/minister wellness.

What We Offer

• A centralized intake office that screens and schedules a steady flow of clients for clinicians
• An efficient and professionally run billing service
• Marketing support
• Assistance in managing managed care, including credentialing, and consultation on practice development
• The ability to build a diverse caseload around your different areas of interest and specialization, which could include behavioral health conditions that fall outside of your Program focus
• Schedule flexibility to help achieve your lifestyle preferences, while still maintaining an active patient caseload and participating in your specialty program needs
• Compensation financial plan based upon percentage of net cash collections, allowing you to have more independence in your practice while earning competitive compensation. Such a model allows for the ability to earn more if you desire to have a larger caseload
• A multidisciplinary team of 70+ excellent colleagues willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development
• Opportunities for clinical presentations/speaking opportunities, consultations, research
• Opportunities to attend weekly training seminars as well as longer, more formal training seminars that occur several times per year (SLBMI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Professional liability insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans

Qualifications

• Completed a doctoral degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g. PsyD or Ph.D)
• Fully licensed by the State of Missouri to practice independently
• Credentialed-eligible for managed care panels in Missouri
• Required 90-day wait period for insurance credentialing to be completed prior to starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level training or substantial clinical experience in the integration of religion/spirituality and psychotherapy
• Expertise in psychological evaluation and report writing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A clinical specialization which complements the Institute's current offerings (e.g., neuropsychology, addiction specialist, couples and family)