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Mayo Clinic Pain Psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
The Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Doctoral Level Clinical Psychologist with interest/expertise in the cognitive behavioral treatment of chronic pain. The clinical duties will include empirically supported evaluations and individual and group-based treatment interventions in chronic pain. The successful candidate will be a member of the division of Clinical Health Psychology working exclusively in the Pain Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix, AZ based within the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine. The Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is a 3-week intensive, interdisciplinary, comprehensive, functional restoration program to treat chronic and debilitating intractable symptoms. Candidates will work in close collaboration with the MCA PRC Clinical Director, Dr. Cynthia Townsend, PhD, to maintain and grow PRC capabilities, achieve CARF accreditation, and instruct medical school and resident level trainees. The Pain Rehabilitation Center has close collaboration with colleagues in the Departments of Pain Medicine, Neurology, Rheumatology, PMR, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery and Gastroenterology. Clinical and research experience in pain populations and behavioral pain intervention and/or rehabilitation programs is highly desirable.
The successful candidate would join the Division of Clinical Health Psychology with 6 clinical health psychologists (specializing in chronic pain, transplant, bariatric surgery, gastroenterology, and oncology), 3 LCSW therapists and 1 masters-level addiction counselor as well as a department with 8 psychiatrists and 5 neuropsychologists. Within the Pain Rehabilitation Center, the pain psychologist would work collaboratively in clinical practice with the interdisciplinary team including pain psychologist, pain physician and advanced practice providers, pain nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and PRC administrative team. We are a highly collaborative professional group, who work with specialized multi-disciplinary care teams throughout the hospital, clinic, and medical school. We are eager to have an additional clinical health psychologist to help grow our department, division and pain program.
An academic appointment with the Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine will be appointed based on merit. Opportunities for growth in educational, research and administrative areas, along with leadership opportunities, may be available for the interested candidate as the position matures.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree from a Psychology graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Completion of an APA/CPA accredited internship is required. Postdoctoral training in health psychology with emphasis on chronic pain conditions is desirable and must meet requirements for certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in a related Specialty (e.g., Clinical Health, Clinical, Rehabilitation, Behavioral & Cognitive). The successful candidate will be eligible for licensure in Arizona and will either have or obtain ABPP certification within 3 years of starting this position. Additionally, the candidate is expected to be eligible to practice telepsychology under PSYPACT within the first year of hire. Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of post-doctoral clinical experience in chronic pain management.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
20
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)
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As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Justin Breckenridge
Equal opportunity
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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