Faculty Psychologist, Emory Comprehensive Headache Center

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Emory Brain Health and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are seeking a facultypsychologist to join their interdisciplinary Emory Comprehensive Headache Center team. This position offers aunique opportunity to shape the future of headache care, research, and education within one of the mostprestigious academic institutions in the United States.Ideal candidates would have a background in healthpsychology, pain psychology, and/or specialized treatments for headaches. The candidate wouldconductbiopsychosocial assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide a full range of evidence-basedtherapeutic interventions to help patients manage pain and stress and improve their quality of life. They alsowould engage in interprofessional research focused on the treatment of headaches and provide training andsupervision to psychology and medical trainees about psychosocial assessments and interventions for patientswith headaches.Applicants should: (1) have a strong background in clinical health psychology and integrated care with medically illpopulations; (2) have a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited graduate program, anAPA accredited internship, and at least one-year supervised postdoctoral training; and (3) be licensed or licenseeligible in Georgia. Board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology is required within 7years of starting this faculty position. In addition, the applicant must get certified in biofeedback within 3 years ofstarting this faculty appointment.A successful candidate would demonstrate a robust foundation in the following:Fundamental principles and practices of health psychology and pain psychologyComprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of headaches and co-occurring psychological disordersEvidence-based interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy,mindfulness therapies) to reduce headache frequency, mitigate pain and its impact, improve functioning, andenhance quality of lifeBiofeedback and/or neurofeedback therapy for headache (preferred, not required)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 collaborationThis position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professionalgrowth and development. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives with headache disorders and shaping thefuture of headache care.

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

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