Pain Psychologist - Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.
Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.
At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.
The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is recruiting for a full-time, on-site psychologist to work with pain patients with SCI, ABI, and other neuromedical conditions. The psychologist should have specialty training in pain management, health/rehabilitation/medical psychology, and have medical center/hospital or interdisciplinary treatment team experience. Full time.
Primary responsibilities include active participation as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and providing comprehensive psychological services for medical patients, which may include assessments, consultations, pre-surgical evaluations, interventions, education, and individual, group and family therapy as needed. The department currently has a large psychology staff with services in spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and pain management. The department also trains students and fellows, with mentoring/teaching opportunities available.
The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit, 151-bed facility, specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with neurological injuries or illnesses. The Shepherd Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, CEU and education opportunities, 403(b) with excellent employer match, paid time off, qualification for PLSF student loan forgiveness programs and more.
Atlanta is a beautiful place to live- a big city with a hometown feel. Travel is easy with large domestic and international airports. We host the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country, including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Delta Airlines, AT&T, and more. Culture, music, sports, art, film- it's all here. But best of all, the world-renowned reputation of Shepherd Center makes it easy to take pride in your patient care and teamwork.
Qualifications:
To apply , please complete this job application: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) or contact Karl Brandt in Human Resources at karl.brandt@shepherd.org . For more information about the Shepherd Center, please visit our website at http://www.shepherd.org/ . The Shepherd Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.
At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.
The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is recruiting for a full-time, on-site psychologist to work with pain patients with SCI, ABI, and other neuromedical conditions. The psychologist should have specialty training in pain management, health/rehabilitation/medical psychology, and have medical center/hospital or interdisciplinary treatment team experience. Full time.
Primary responsibilities include active participation as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and providing comprehensive psychological services for medical patients, which may include assessments, consultations, pre-surgical evaluations, interventions, education, and individual, group and family therapy as needed. The department currently has a large psychology staff with services in spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and pain management. The department also trains students and fellows, with mentoring/teaching opportunities available.
The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit, 151-bed facility, specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with neurological injuries or illnesses. The Shepherd Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, CEU and education opportunities, 403(b) with excellent employer match, paid time off, qualification for PLSF student loan forgiveness programs and more.
Atlanta is a beautiful place to live- a big city with a hometown feel. Travel is easy with large domestic and international airports. We host the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country, including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Delta Airlines, AT&T, and more. Culture, music, sports, art, film- it's all here. But best of all, the world-renowned reputation of Shepherd Center makes it easy to take pride in your patient care and teamwork.
Qualifications:
- PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA-approved program in Clinical Psychology
- APA/CPA-accredited internship completion
- Successful completion of a 1 or 2-year postdoctoral fellowship/residency or advanced work experience
- Experience working in medical settings and interdisciplinary treatment teams is preferred.
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in rehabilitation, clinical, or health psychology.
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia.
To apply , please complete this job application: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) or contact Karl Brandt in Human Resources at karl.brandt@shepherd.org . For more information about the Shepherd Center, please visit our website at http://www.shepherd.org/ . The Shepherd Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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