Clinical Psychologist

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater applying your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

The University of Maryland Pain Management Center (PMC), a rapidly growing multidisciplinary academic practice, involving dedicated professionals from a number of different specialties, including medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychology.

Job Specifics:

• Psychologist will provide evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavior and/or mental health concerns.
• Provide diagnostic interviews/assessments with patients and/or families, conducts appropriate testing as needed.
• Provides feedback and recommendations to patients, families, and/or community agencies/providers
• Psychologist may also serve as a sub-specialist to other Hospital programs such as the Inpatient Spinal Cord Unit (SCU)

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Current Licensure:

• A current valid license from the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

 Education:

• Completion of full time fellowship or two years of supervised experience in specified area (i.e. pain medicine)
• A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program
• Successful completion of an APA internship
• Twelve month internship in clinical psychology

Knowledge/Experience:

• Two years of experience in the area of chronic pain preferred
• Knowledge of learning theory, behavioral medicine and chronic pain with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy
• Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as it relates to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality
• Experience to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual/group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel
• Familiarity with pain and psychopharmacology, biofeedback, relaxation therapy , and medical terminology
• Experience in psychometric evaluation of chronic pain patients

Experience in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:

• Medication dependency and misuse in chronic pain populations, substance abuse treatment, SMI, dual diagnosis, and research.

The ability to work effectively as a member of a team Responsibilities:

• Provide cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, education and support for chronic pain patients.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team treatment planning conferences and work collaboratively with all members of the PMC team
• Participate in education and research for ACGME accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship program

SCU Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat for mental health related disorders in acute comprehensive rehabilitation program
• Provide psych education and drug education to spinal cord injury population
• Develop, implement and monitor patient’s behavior plan
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meeting
• Complete in-service education for SCU treatment team
• Coordinate patient treatment with Psychiatry team as needed

As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403-B with employer match

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.