Pain Psychologist - Top Academic Opportunity - Kansas City

Pain Psychologist

The Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking applications for a PAIN PSYCHOLOGIST to serve individuals on our interdisciplinary pain team (e.g., psychiatry, anesthesiology, rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery).  

The individual selected for this position will join the current pain psychologist and health psychologists in a rapidly growing, 23-member Psychology Division to:

• a) provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation and triage to outpatients with pain disorders in the Spine Center Pain Program;
 
• b) participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the clinic, including the Psychological Evaluations for Medical Interventions (PEMI) team;
 
• c) participate in the professional education of psychology interns in our APA approved program, practicum students, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical fellows, residents and students; 
 
• d) collaborate with other faculty in scholarly activities.   

The selected individual will join the Department of Psychiatry at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants must have completed training in an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship), have at least one year of relevant post-doctoral experience in pain psychology or health psychology, and licensable in the State of Kansas by the time of the appointment. 

**Strong preference will be given to those applicants with experience working in a pain management program and with medical and/or chronic physical illness populations.

Faculty are encouraged to engage in many of the available opportunities to collaborate with faculty within and outside KUMC on scholarly activities.  Strong preference will be given to those applicants with experience working in a pain management program and with medical and/or chronic physical illness populations. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   Start date is flexible.

Required Documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter with brief statement of interest

About The University of Kansas Hospital: 

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. Our mission is to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City: 

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Kansas Speedway, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup!

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