Doctoral-Level Pain Psychologist

Fidelity Partners•New York City, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doctoral-Level Pain Psychologist will provide comprehensive behavioral-health services for veterans with chronic pain. The position includes psychological assessment, evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral-medicine interventions, interdisciplinary consultation, treatment planning, patient and family education, telehealth when authorized, outcome monitoring, and timely VA clinical documentation.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program.
Successful completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited predoctoral psychology internship.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
At least two years of professional psychologist experience, including at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level and experience delivering behavioral-health interventions for chronic pain.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
National Provider Identifier and ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements.
Fluency in spoken and written English and proficiency with VA clinical systems and approved telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments for veterans experiencing chronic pain and related behavioral-health concerns.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized behavioral pain-management treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy, behavioral medicine, coping-skills training, and chronic-pain interventions.
Educate patients and families regarding pain psychology, self-management, treatment goals, and available resources.
Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary pain-management team members.
Provide authorized telehealth services through VA-approved platforms when directed.
Document assessments, treatment, progress, outcomes, and recommendations accurately in VA clinical systems.
Participate in clinical meetings, care coordination, quality activities, required training, and performance monitoring.