Psychologist - Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division, Health Psychologist (Open Ran... at InsideHigherEd

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Job Title:Psychologist - Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division, Health Psychologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a full-time health psychologist (or related subspecialty) to join the Department of Neurology . Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Patients come to the Department of Neurology at OSUWMC for treatments and services they cannot find elsewhere. The department has a diverse cadre of faculty and staff who work together toward the tripartite mission of patient care, education, and research. We seek to hire a health psychologist to join our multidisciplinary department . Applicants with experience providing psychotherapy to patients with neurological conditions and/or chronic pain will be particularly competitive. Department/Division Overview The psychologist selected for this position will join a rapidly growing inter-professional department of over 80 faculty ( https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute/departments-and-centers/departments/department-neurology ), which includes a team of psychologists within the recently developed Neuropsychology Division ( https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute/neurology/divisions/neuropsychology ). We also have a large number of advanced practice providers and social workers. Our providers work together to diagnose and treat a wide range of rare and common neurological diseases. Duties and Responsibilities This position emphasizes evidence-based psychological interventions for adults with chronic medical and neurological conditions, (e.g., epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, chronic headaches/dizziness). Adjustment to disease burden is a common treatment focus. Psychoeducation regarding the associations among thoughts, feelings, and worsening physical experiences is another relevant topic. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in transdisciplinary clinics and to contribute to education and scholarly activities are strongly encouraged. Faculty rank is dependent on the candidate’s qualifications. Requirements Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical program (with an accredited clinical internship) Completion of a 1-2 year post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology and eligibility for board certification in health, clinical, or rehabilitation psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology are required A track record of interprofessional collaborative research efforts is preferred How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [email protected] . Questions can also be directed to Erica Dawson, PhD, ABPP, Director of the Neurology Neuropsychology Division, [email protected] . Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. 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