Clinical Health Psychologist - Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Specialty
About The Position
The Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applications for a Clinical Health Psychologist – Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Specialty to serve individuals as part of our interdisciplinary Parkinson’s and movement disorders team, which includes neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, dietetics, research, social work, physical therapy, and speech & language pathology. The individual selected for this position will join a rapidly growing, 24-member Psychology Division at the Assistant Professor level.
Requirements
- Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship)
- One-year of relevant post-doctoral experience in health psychology
- Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri by the time of the appointment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team
- Training in cognitive behavioral therapy protocols especially relevant for chronic physical illness populations (e.g., CBT for insomnia and for chronic pain; behavioral techniques for sexual dysfunction, chronic illness management, smoking cessation)
Responsibilities
- Assessment, treatment, psychoeducation, and triage of outpatients with mental health needs.
- Presurgical psychological evaluations for patients preparing for neurosurgical procedures, including deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- Provision of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy targeting physical symptoms and medical condition management.
- Participation in the education and supervision of psychology interns within our APA-accredited training program.
- Didactic instruction and supervision to medical fellows, residents, and students.
- Collaboration with faculty on scholarly activities.
- Health education and outreach to the local Parkinson's disease community.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- LTD/STD and life insurance
- Professional liability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
