Psychologist (Pain Management)

Provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral interventions for pain (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain), including individual and group therapy. Demonstrates an understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to pain care and need to work in an integrated, collaborative, team-based fashion with other pain specialists. Coordinates and employs a multimodal treatment approach to accomplish complex treatment objectives. Provides pain-focused education to patients, family members, and significant others. Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive patient treatment, involving patient in the goals setting and treatment processes as feasible. Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental health disorders based on patient presentation and need; refers to other mental health providers and specialists in facility as indicate. Assesses patient's learning needs, and plans and implements appropriate patient education, involving