Rehabilitation or Health Psychologist (M67251)

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY - Richmond, VA

The VCU Department of PM&R is seeking a full-time clinical rehabilitation or health psychologist.

The PM&R Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology Outpatient Program provides assessment and counseling services for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including TBI, stroke, SCI, and movement disorders. VCU Health is the regions only Level 1 trauma center and has consistently been rated as the best hospital in the Richmond metro area.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) in a related field of psychology (eg, health, clinical, counseling), a psychology license or license-eligible in the state of Virginia, and have specific training/expertise in health or rehabilitation psychology and evidence-based treatments for chronic medical conditions and/or chronic pain. Completion of a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship in health or rehabilitation psychology, or equivalency in experience, is preferred. The clinical focus in on patients who are referred by PM&R and neurology for treatment of a variety of conditions with comorbid pain, including but not limited to TBI, SCI, stroke, MS, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other pain disorders.

Must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action University providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veterans status, political affiliation or disability.