Pain Psychology
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 16, 2024
Pain Psychology
Department:
SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences
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Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Position Title:
Pain Psychology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Psychologist will provide assessment, psychotherapy, counseling and support for patients and families with spine, pain or co-morbid psychological issues.
Job Description:
- Provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation and triage to outpatients with pain disorders in the Spine Center Pain Program.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the clinic, including the Psychological Evaluations for Medical Interventions (PEMI) team.
- Participate in the professional education of psychology interns in our APA approved program, practicum students, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical fellows, residents and students.
- Collaborate with other faculty in scholarly activities.
- Maintain flexibility regarding clinical assignments to further the best interests of the Department as a whole.
- Participate in Department activities, faculty meetings, other hospital and medical school committees as assigned, Grand Rounds and collaborate in clinical activities and research with other faculty, continuous performance improvement, etc.
** Required Qualifications **
- Doctorate Degree in Psychology in an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship).
- One year of relevant post-doctoral experience in pain psychology or health psychology.
- Licensable in the State of Kansas by the time of the appointment.
**Preferred /Qualifications**
- Strong preference will be given to those applicants with experience working in a pain management program and with medical and/or chronic physical illness populations.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Pain-Psychology_JR005256 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005256.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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