Psychologist - Pain Specialist

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Psychologist - Pain Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Psychology, is seeking a Pain Psychologist to serve individuals on our interdisciplinary pain team (e.g., psychiatry, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), neurology, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery).  The selected individual will join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Clinical Assistant Professor level joining our 26-member Psychology Division. 

About the Position:

• Provide assessment, treatment, and psychoeducation to outpatients with pain disorders in the Spine Center Pain Program
• Participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the clinic, including the Psychological Evaluations for Medical Interventions (PEMI) team
• 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
• Faculty are encouraged to engage in many of the available opportunities to collaborate with faculty, within and outside, the University of Kansas Medical Center on scholarly activities
• Start date is flexible

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship)
• One-year relevant post-doctoral experience in pain psychology, health psychology, or rehabilitation psychology
• Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri by the time of the appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 

Benefits and Compensation: 

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance 
• Health, dental, vision 
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

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, with a mission 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 earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, 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 of 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, 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, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information please submit CV and letter of interest to:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-48729

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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