Health Psychologist

We are looking for a Health Psychologist to embed into our outpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics and Spine program services. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a variety of treatment settings. Traditional individual and group assessment and treatment opportunities will be plentiful, and we are interested in developing team interventions and virtual/telehealth services as well. The position includes working collaboratively with providers during appointments and individually while providing health psychology and pain management services to a primarily adult population.

The primary practice focus is chronic musculoskeletal health with some neurologic conditions and sleep disorders; a large proportion of the patient population does have a history of complex trauma. Candidates should be skilled in diagnostic testing and assessment of individual and group psychotherapy, treatment plan development and implementation, consultative services and coordination of care. ACT, CBT, and MBSR are all encouraged.

Patient population practice will see all ages, but primarily adult. This is a Monday – Friday position, with patient hours scheduled in a 40-hour work week. No call.

We are looking for a candidate who has completed a Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and has completed an APA approved internship, who is licensed by the State of Vermont as a Clinical Psychologist-Doctorate.

Minimum Education

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Completion of an APA-approved internship

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience working with adults with acute mental illness and substance abuse disorders required
• Experience working with inpatient psychiatric unit preferred
• Experience in a health psychology or medical center preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed by the State of Vermont as a Clinical Psychologist-Doctorate
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Familiarity with JCAHO standards related to inpatient psychiatric care
• Familiarity with CMS standards relevant to acute inpatient and outpatient psychological services
• Familiarity with PSIU policies and RRHS values and mission.
• This is primarily a direct service position in which contact with patients, families and other professionals is continuous
• Oral and written reporting is required daily at a level appropriate to the professional practice of psychology.
• Ability to initiate a therapeutic rapport with a wide range of patient populations and families is required
• Ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams is required
• Ability to lead team meetings and provide formal and informal staff education required