Pain Psychologist

Pain Psychologist — New York Harbor VAHCS Position Overview

New York Harbor VAHCS is seeking 1 Pain Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral health services to Veterans experiencing chronic pain and related behavioral-health concerns.

• Position: Pain Psychologist

• Openings: 1 FTE

• Employment: 1099 Contract

• Compensation: $120/hour

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

• Call: None

• Malpractice: Covered

• Contract Term: 1-year base period + four additional 1-year options

• Solicitation #: 36C24226 Q0774

The selected psychologist will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for Veterans with chronic pain and behavioral-health concerns.

• Develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.

• Provide evidence‑based interventions, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Biofeedback

  • Mindfulness

  • Psychoeducation

• Provide individual, group, family, and caregiver behavioral services as appropriate.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary pain management team.

• Provide psychological consultation and clinical recommendations.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when appropriate.

• Provide patient education related to pain management and behavioral health.

• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation.

• Participate in meetings and quality‑improvement activities.

• Provide services in person and through approved telehealth when applicable.

Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

Brooklyn VA Medical Center
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Occasional travel between the two VA locations may be required based on patient volume and the needs of the service team. The majority of services will be provided in person, with some telehealth visits.

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology

• Degree must be from an APA/CPA‑accredited graduate program

• Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited predoctoral internship

• Minimum 2 years of professional psychologist experience

• Experience must include behavioral‑health interventions related to areas such as:

  • Chronic pain

  • Health psychology

  • Behavioral medicine

  • Chronic pain management

• Current, full, unrestricted psychologist license

• Required board certification through the American Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology (ABCHP)

• Certification may be reflected as Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology (ABPP) or Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Health Psychology

• Current BLS certification

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Recent, updated CV clearly reflecting pain‑management experience

• Current psychologist license

• Board certification documentation

• BLS certification

• NPI information through NPPES

• OIG exclusions verification

• Current professional reference from the candidate's most recent employment, including name and phone number

• PFS Letter of Commitment

• Cover page