Chronic Pain Psychologist – Interdisciplinary Pain Team

AFC Development, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Development, Inc. seeks a doctoral-level Pain Management Psychologist to deliver comprehensive behavioral health and pain psychology services under a VA contract with NY Harbor Healthcare System.

The role is full-time, on-site within the VA Pain Management Service, emphasizing evaluation and treatment of chronic pain and related conditions. Clinical duties include assessments, evidence-based interventions (CBT, ACT, biofeedback), interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and care

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Current state license to practice psychology and VA credentialing eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for Veterans with chronic pain.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide direct patient care with interdisciplinary VA Pain Management team.
• Educate Veterans and families on chronic pain management strategies.
• Coordinate with interprofessional staff and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Chronic pain psychology

Health psychology

CBT for chronic pain

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

APA- or CPA-accredited internship

Tools

CPRS/VistA

VA credentialing systems

NPI management

Job description

AFC Development, Inc. seeks a doctoral-level Pain Management Psychologist to deliver comprehensive behavioral health and pain psychology services under a VA contract with NY Harbor Healthcare System.

The role is full-time, on-site within the VA Pain Management Service, emphasizing evaluation and treatment of chronic pain and related conditions. Clinical duties include assessments, evidence-based interventions (CBT, ACT, biofeedback), interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and care