Pain Psychologist

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Saint Paul, MN

145d

About The Position

Regions is seeking an experienced Psychologist with an interest in and/or expertise with Pain Management to join our Interventional Pain Management team. The Pain psychologist – PhD/PsyD, LP will provide specialized psychological assessment and evaluation, consultation, education, and patient/family support, as necessary. The position requires the practice and understanding of pain psychology with assessment of adult and geriatric patients. Special areas of focus include pain and trauma. Additionally, the pain psychologist will be called upon to evaluate patients referred by neurology, neurosurgery, medical spine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, among others. Interested candidates will have ample opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary care for appropriate patients. This position is responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of staff. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

Possession of a Doctoral Degree recognized by the Board of Psychology.
Certified competency in a relevant clinical area.
Two (2) years of post-doctoral supervised experience meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Psychology for licensure at the doctoral level. Recommended that at least one of these years should have been spent in the study and practice of pain psychology and related neurosciences. These two years should include supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Licensure as a doctoral level psychologist in the State of Minnesota.
Certified competency in a relevant clinical area.
The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible and has special interest/expertise in pain psychology.

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing as a pain psychologist in a neuroscience medical setting, working collaboratively with specialty physicians including pain physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons and behavioral health clinicians.
Experience practicing as a pain psychologist in the assessment and evaluation of pain (e.g., musculoskeletal, trauma, and surgical).
Experience practicing as a pain psychologist in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized psychological assessment and evaluation
Provide consultation
Provide education
Provide patient/family support, as necessary
Evaluate patients referred by neurology, neurosurgery, medical spine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, among others
Participate in multidisciplinary care for appropriate patients
Hiring, training, and performance management of staff