Psychologist - Pain Management Center

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

16h

About The Position

Legacy Health is seeking a psychologist for its Pain Management Center to provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults living with chronic pain and related medical, behavioral, and emotional concerns. The role supports patients in improving functioning, engaging in meaningful activities, and enhancing overall well-being. The psychologist works as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health clinicians. The center uses a team-based biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain care, addressing the physical health, emotional well-being, behavioral, trauma-related, and lifestyle factors that influence pain, recovery, and quality of life. The role contributes to coordinated, patient-centered care, functional restoration, resilience, and self-management.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Minimum two years of post-doctoral experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient psychological services.
Current licensure as a psychologist by the applicable State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating chronic pain and complex medical conditions.
Experience addressing medical and psychological trauma.
Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Clinical training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), or other evidence-based pain and trauma treatments.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments.
Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy.
Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, physical therapists, and behavioral health providers.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and consultation.
Educate patients on the biopsychosocial model of pain.
Support functional restoration, resilience, and self-management.
Maintain timely clinical documentation.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating from outside the area.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL), including 40 hours front-loaded at hire.
Free employee parking.
Retirement plan with employer matching and contributions.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Employee discounts with AT&T/FirstNet, LA Fitness, KinderCare, Nike, Adidas, and more.
Additional wellness, financial, and professional development benefits.