Pain Psychologist

AFC Development, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent weekday schedule

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Meaningful veteran care

Job summary

AFC Development, Inc. is seeking a licensed Pain Psychologist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services for Veterans in Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY. You will treat chronic pain with evidence-based interventions in an interdisciplinary team, delivering individual and group psychotherapy and telehealth as needed.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology, post-doctoral internship, and state licensure, with a focus on CBT-CP, ACT, and biofeedback.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for patients with chronic pain.
• Provide CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and biofeedback.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy services.
• Offer psychoeducation, behavioral activation, and functional restoration support.
• Provide family and caregiver counseling when appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary pain management teams.
• Complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within VA EHR systems.
• Participate in telehealth services using VA-approved platforms as needed.

Education

Ph.D./PsyD in Psychology

APA/CPA internship

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Pain Psychologist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services for Veterans in Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience treating chronic pain conditions using evidence-based psychological interventions and working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Length: 6-12 months (option to extend)
• Start Date: ASAP quick credentialing to train/onboard
• Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8AM to 4:30PM
• Location: Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY
• Pay: $75 - $80/Hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for patients with chronic pain.
• Provide evidence-based interventions including CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based interventions, and biofeedback.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy services.
• Provide psychoeducation, behavioral activation, and functional restoration support.
• Offer family and caregiver counseling when appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary pain management teams.
• Complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within VA electronic health record systems.
• Participate in telehealth services using VA-approved platforms as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional psychology experience.
• Experience providing behavioral health interventions for chronic pain.
• Experience in health psychology, behavioral medicine, or chronic pain management preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Psychology license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Work Environment

• On-site position with services provided at VA facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
• Occasional travel between sites may be required based on patient care needs.
• No on-call responsibilities

Benefits

• Consistent weekday schedule.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunity to serve Veterans and make a meaningful impact on patient care.