Clinical Health Psychologist - Outpatient Services

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Psychology and Neuropsychology at Tampa General Hospital, a nationally recognized academic health system, is seeking a full-time Outpatient Clinical Health Psychologist to provide evidence-based psychological services within a multidisciplinary medical setting.
This role is embedded within ambulatory specialty clinics and focuses on the psychological assessment and treatment of patients with chronic medical conditions, with a desired emphasis in chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), and/or rehabilitation psychology. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills in health psychology, a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care, and an interest in contributing to program development, education, and quality improvement initiatives within an academic medical center.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of Florida
• Training and experience in clinical health psychology or psychology in medical settings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training or specialized experience in Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Chronic Pain, or Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
• Experience providing outpatient psychological services in an academic medical center or integrated healthcare setting
• Familiarity with evidence-based interventions for chronic pain, functional symptoms, and health-related behavior change
• Interest in program development, education, and academic or quality-improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for patients with chronic medical conditions, including chronic pain, FND, neurologic conditions, and rehabilitation-related concerns
• Deliver brief and longitudinal interventions targeting symptom management, functional improvement, health behavior change, and adjustment to illness or injury
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary medical teams (e.g., neurology, rehabilitation medicine, pain management, physical and occupational therapy) to develop and implement integrated treatment plans
• Conduct psychological evaluations relevant to medical populations, including functional assessments, coping styles, and treatment planning recommendations
• Provide consultation to medical providers regarding psychosocial factors impacting medical outcomes and treatment adherence
• Participate in program development within outpatient specialty clinics and contribute to service line growth as appropriate
• Engage in education and supervision of psychology trainees (practicum students, interns, fellows) consistent with training goals and departmental needs
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical research, or scholarly activities aligned with departmental and institutional priorities
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with institutional standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees