Henry Ford Jackson Hospital - Jackson, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Jackson, MI
About the position
The Pain Psychologist at Henry Ford Health - Jackson will be a key member of a multidisciplinary pain assessment and treatment team. This full-time role involves administering psychological assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient pain management. The psychologist will focus on cognitive and psychological functioning related to chronic pain, applying evidence-based practices to support patients in managing their pain effectively.
Responsibilities
- Administer standardized and non-standardized testing of cognitive and psychological functioning.
- Carry out therapeutic interventions to aid in the regulation of the patient's pain experience.
- Participate in treatment planning and ongoing assessments.
- Apply principles related to psychophysiology and promote patient pain management skills development.
- Consult with pain management and associated healthcare provider team members.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams and support ongoing program refinement and development.
Requirements
- PhD in clinical psychology required.
- 1 - 3 years' experience with patients impacted by chronic pain required.
- Masters degree program in Psychology required.
- Post-Doctoral pain fellowship is highly desirable.
- Clinical health psychology and/or biofeedback and applied psychophysiology certification preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with evidence-based psychotherapy and health promotion.
Benefits
- Competitive health plan options including CDHPs, PPO, and HMO plans.
- Dental and eye care coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- Family forming benefits.
- Discounts to dozens of businesses.
