What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pain Psychologist position at Cleveland Clinic Foundation?
The Center for Comprehensive Pain Recovery (CCPR) within Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic is currently recruiting a Clinical Health Psychologist with a specialized focus in pain psychology.
This is a clinical position that was created to serve the needs of a new Neurological Institute (NI) hub in Beachwood, OH (a suburb of Cleveland). This new hub will house specialists from nearly all Neurological Institute Centers (e.g., Center for Brain Health, Epilepsy Center, Mellen Center, Center for Neurological Restoration).
Clinical practice encompasses the evaluation and treatment of patients with persistent pain conditions, as part of an interdisciplinary care model. Ideal candidates will be proficient in cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness based approach to pain and stress management and group psychotherapy. Candidates with experience in trauma focused therapy are also highly valued and may be considered even without specific pain based training or background. Our patient population is complex; thus, applicants should also demonstrate competence in addressing comorbid psychological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders.
The CCPR vision is to serve patients across the persistent pain continuum, by providing multidisciplinary intervention to reduce risk for pain related disability in individuals with persistent pain while also treating the most complex, refractory chronic pain patients through interdisciplinary rehabilitation. The CCPR includes an innovative population health program to manage low back pain, an intensive pain rehabilitation program, and additional outpatient services including medication and behavioral management strategies for pain. The center is supported by a robust team of chronic pain trained specialists including pain physicians, psychiatry, pain psychologists, counselors and advanced practice nurses in pain and psychiatry, who all work very closely with physical and occupational therapists.
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited psychology program, completed an internship with experience in clinical health psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship. Eligibility for licensure in Ohio is essential.
This dynamic position commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to :
- Academic appointments available through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
- Telemedicine and Research Opportunities
- Collegial work environment in interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
- Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
- Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
- Generous time away coverage : vacation, sick time, holidays and CME time
- Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
Interested candidates, please include your current CV and cover letter.
