Health Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist - Neurosurgery Brachial Plexus and Pain

Job Title: Health Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist

Location: Wisconsin

Job Description:

• Evaluate and treat patients referred by the Pain Clinic with chronic pain and other pain-related concerns, requiring short-term behavioral interventions.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred by neurosurgery for brachial plexus pain and functioning-related concerns.
• Co-facilitate group medical visits (psychoeducation and treatment) for pain management.
• Conduct spinal cord stimulator and other procedural evaluations for patients awaiting medical procedures.
• Utilize screening measures to monitor progress and outcomes to assess the benefits of treatment.
• Collaborate with medical professionals as well as patients to design specific goals for brief treatment.

Benefits:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Full-time benefits for part-time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field required.
• 1 year of post-doc experience in the area of Behavioral Health in a medical setting required.
• One (1) year of clinical experience or two (2) years of post-doctoral experience in the area of Health Psychology in a medical setting preferred.
• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice required.
• CPR/BLS required.

Professional Development:

• Tuition benefits eligibility to support professional growth and career advancement.

Community Overview:

East Madison Hospital is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, healthcare is seen as a holistic endeavor where the mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives, and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.