Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management

Overview:


The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Pain Management Clinic. As a clinical faculty member, you will work in a dynamic environment with an extraordinary team of anesthesia physicians, psychologists, nurses, and staff to advance patient care within UVA Health.
Responsibilities:


The successful candidate will be expected to work in our Pain Management Division at our Pain Management Clinic to evaluate and provide psychology services to patients with chronic and acute pain. Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting clinical interviews to obtain a comprehensive patient overview and discussing educational history, physical and mental health issues, social factors, substance use, and family dynamics

* Providing psychotherapy to patients and/or clinical trial participants in individual or group settings

* Evaluating the appropriateness of patients for pain surgical procedures, including intrathecal drug delivery systems and stimulators, and ketamine infusion therapies and/or opioid therapy

* Collaborating with attending and trainee physicians to provide high-quality comprehensive care to patients

* Providing didactics in pain psychology to fellows and residents

Qualifications:


Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D., Psy.D. or equivalent; be licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist; and have completed an accredited clinical psychology internship. A background in pain psychology is preferred.
Benefits:


Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment, and a completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. The University of Virginia offers a range of benefits to its employees, including dual career services for partners of incoming faculty candidates