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Emory Headache Center Psychologist

Emory University
place Atlanta, 30320
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Conduct and Related Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Stress
Trauma
ECT

About Job

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

Emory Brain Health and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are seeking a faculty psychologist to join their inaugural interdisciplinary Headache Center team. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of headache care, research, and education within one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States. Ideal candidates would have a background in health psychology, pain psychology, and/or specialized treatments for headaches. The candidate would conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide a full range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help patients manage pain and stress and improve their quality of life.

A successful candidate would demonstrate a robust foundation in the following:

  • Fundamental principles and practices of health psychology and pain psychology
  • Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of headaches and co-occurring psychological disorders
  • Evidence-based interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness therapies) to reduce headache frequency, mitigate pain and its impact, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life
  • Biofeedback and/or neurofeedback therapy for headache
  • Evidence-based interventions for psychological disorders that co-occur with headaches (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder)
  • Interprofessional teamwork and collaboration

This position not only offers competitive compensation but also comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives with headache disorders and shaping the future of headache care. Apply now to be part of our team!

Additional Details

Applicants should have a strong background in clinical health psychology and integrated care with medically ill populations. They must have a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited graduate program, an APA accredited internship, and at least one-year supervised postdoctoral training. The individual must be licensed or license eligible in Georgia. Board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology is required within 7 years of starting this faculty position.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Conduct and Related Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Issues

Stress
Trauma

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Meditation/Mindfulness
Biopsychosocial Assessments

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
State/Federal Government
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Military