Pain Psychologist
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Overview
Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Pain Psychologist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services for Veterans in Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience treating chronic pain conditions using evidence-based psychological interventions and working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Length: 6-12 months (option to extend)
- Start Date: ASAP quick credentialing to train/onboard
- Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8AM to 4:30PM
- Location: Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY
- Pay: $75 - $80/Hour
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for patients with chronic pain.
- Provide evidence-based interventions including CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based interventions, and biofeedback.
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy services.
- Provide psychoeducation, behavioral activation, and functional restoration support.
- Offer family and caregiver counseling when appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary pain management teams.
- Complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within VA electronic health record systems.
- Participate in telehealth services using VA-approved platforms as needed.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
- Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of professional psychology experience.
- Experience providing behavioral health interventions for chronic pain.
- Experience in health psychology, behavioral medicine, or chronic pain management preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, full, unrestricted Psychology license in any U.S. state or territory.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Work Environment
- On-site position with services provided at VA facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
- Occasional travel between sites may be required based on patient care needs.
- No on-call responsibilities
Benefits
- Consistent weekday schedule.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunity to serve Veterans and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
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