Department of Anesthesia - Pain Psychologist

UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care seeks a Pain Psychologist to join our faculty practice. This full-time faculty position is available at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The pain psychology faculty will work at the UCSF Center for Pain Medicine, within the Division of Pain Medicine.

• Conduct intake evaluations and clinical assessments for suitability for neuromodulation therapies.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy for patients with chronic pain.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, educational environment with physician and non-physician trainees as part of the care team.
• Engage in scholarship and research to advance the field of pain psychology and contribute to scholarly activities.
• Develop and implement innovative clinical care models in pain psychology.

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or related field.
• Completion of postdoctoral training in health psychology, with a preference for an APA-accredited clinical fellowship in pain psychology.
• California licensure to practice psychology.
• Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay by rank and step. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,900 - $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, with eligibility for additional compensation. The total negotiated salary will include base salary plus any negotiated components, determined at the time of offer.

Please apply online at the UCSF recruitment portal. Document requirements include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, finalists may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years relating to misconduct.

Misconduct is defined as violations of policies or laws governing conduct at prior employment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer. Relevant policies include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM-035:
Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

San Francisco, CA

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education