The Pain Clinic Psychologist will carry out psycho-diagnostic and psycho-therapeutic activities for the Anesthesia Pain Management Service.  The Psychologist will develop psychological assessments and cognitive treatments in parallel with other multidisciplinary activities with general direction provided by the Director of the Pain Management Clinic, including:

• Determine psychodiagnosis and psychodynamics of participants via tests and interviews in the Pain Management Clinic setting
• Apply various psychological tests and interpret the results in light of the presenting complaint
• Treat pain related psychological disorders to effect improvements, utilizing various behavioral adjustment techniques
• Collaborate with other clinical staff and other departments in developing multidisciplinary treatment programs for chronic pain patients
• Develop experimental designs and conduct clinical research in behavioral psychology
• Continually update and prepare diagnosis and clinical status reports
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, pre-procedural psychological screening, psychological testing, individual and group and family counseling
• Work closely with the treatment team and collaborate on treatment planning, provide education to the team and clients, and assist with program development
• Participate in clinical activities with faculty physicians, physiatrists, pharmacists, nurses, physical therapists, licensed clinical social workers and is expected to provide clinical supervision and lectures to residents and fellows
• May be required to contribute to and participate in research activities that lead to publications

Education Requirement

PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited university or professional school, including didactic and clinical training in pain management, health psychology and biological bases of behavior in clinical medicine

Required Qualifications

• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in Clinical Psychotherapy
• Training and experience in empirically supported treatments of pain conditions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Biofeedback, etc.
• Documented experience dealing with a wide variety of pain conditions
• Knowledge of biofeedback as it relates to pain management
• Knowledge of tolerance and addiction in pain patients
• Conversant in anatomy and physiology of pain, pharmacologic, surgical & procedural treatments for pain
• Demonstrated ability to function independently without direct clinical supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Certifications

Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of Iowa

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in a pain clinic setting

For more information, please send a CV and letter of interest to:

Cynthia A. Wong, MD
Professor, Chair and DEO
Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa
200 Hawkins Drive, 6618 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1079
Phone (319) 356-3868
E-mail: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.