Pain Psychologist

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AFC Development, Inc

Pain Psychologist

New York, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.