Clinical Psychologist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (M89651)

Clinical Psychologist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (M89651)
VCU Health - Richmond, VA

Chief Purpose of this Position:  The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join our team in delivering exceptional outpatient rehabilitation psychology services while advancing our mission of education, innovation, and research.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Conduct clinical psychological assessments of adults with traumatic or acquired brain injuries, stroke, movement disorders, epilepsy, brain tumors, neurological disorders, and other disabling illnesses or injuries.
• Provide evidence-based interventions, including psychoeducation; therapeutic interventions to support adjustment to disability for patients, families, and caregivers; behavior management; and pain management.
• Provide consultation to referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment teams; collaborate regarding patients' cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and neurobehavioral needs; and improve patients' and families' psychological well-being through the development and implementation of intervention plans based on interviews, observations, and test findings.
• Prepare and submit documentation in a timely manner, including reports and progress notes; serve as a liaison among psychology staff, referring professionals, patients, and families.

Teaching:

• Provide didactic and informal presentations in university, hospital, and community settings, as available.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of fellows, house staff, and students assigned to the rehabilitation team.
• Provide oversight and formal supervision, as appropriate, for psychology learners.

Research: 

• Participate in research activities aligned with the clinician's interests while supporting ongoing and new projects, as appropriate, within the context of clinical care.

Service:

• Serve on university and department committees, as requested.
• Participate in activities sponsored by advocacy and service organizations that support individuals with disabilities.
• Contribute to the field of psychology through participation in professional organizations

Other (Administrative and Related Duties):

• Contribute to the development of clinical, academic, and research programs that support the continued excellence and growth of the VCU PM&R Rehabilitation Psychology Service.
• Meet departmental needs as defined by the lead rehabilitation psychology clinician and department chair.
• Represent the department at official meetings, as requested.
• Attend scheduled Grand Rounds, staff conferences, and lectures, as requested.
• Maintain professional credentials and complete continuing education requirements as required by the hospital, university, and state practice organizations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D., and licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Completion of an internship/postdoctoral training with relevant experience in rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, and/or health psychology
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated record of strong academic achievement
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pain management
• Experience working with patients in medical settings and/or with individuals adjusting to new injuries or illnesses, as well as strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of traditional psychological disorders (e.g., anxiety and mood disorders)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new evidence-based clinical initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and openness to new experiences, with a commitment to contributing to a fulfilling and dynamic professional environment

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