Clinical Psychologist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation M89651

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is apremier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond.

Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the Schoolof Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Provide leadership in the areas of rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology to the Commonwealth of Virginia with the goal of improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by maximizing independence in living skills and employment activities through innovative education,evidence-based research, and outcome-focused patient care.

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join our team in delivering exceptional outpatient rehabilitation psychology services while advancing our mission of education, innovation, and research.

• Conduct clinical psychological assessments of adults with traumatic or acquired brain injuries, stroke, movement disorders,epilepsy, brain tumors, neurological disorders, and other disabling illnesses or injuries.
• Provide evidence-based interventions, including psychoeducation; therapeutic interventions to support adjustment to disability for patients, families, and caregivers; behavior management; and pain management.
• Provide consultation to referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment teams; collaborate regarding patients' cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and neurobehavioral needs; and improve patients' and families' psychological well-being through the development and implementation of intervention plans based on interviews, observations, and test findings.
• Prepare and submit documentation in a timely manner, includingreports and progress notes; serve as a liaison among psychology staff, referring professionals, patients, and families.

• Provide didactic and informal presentations in university,hospital, and community settings, as available.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of fellows, house staff,and students assigned to the rehabilitation team.
• Provide oversight and formal supervision, as appropriate, for psychology learners.

• Participate in research activities aligned with the clinician'sinterests while supporting ongoing and new projects, as appropriate, within the context of clinical care.

• Serve on university and department committees, as requested.
• Participate in activities sponsored by advocacy and service organizations that support individuals with disabilities.
• Contribute to the field of psychology through participation in professional organizations

• Contribute to the development of clinical, academic, and research programs that support the continued excellence and growthof the VCU PM&R Rehabilitation Psychology Service.
• Meet departmental needs as defined by the lead rehabilitation psychology clinician and department chair.
• Represent the department at official meetings, as requested.
• Attend scheduled Grand Rounds, staff conferences, and lectures,as requested.
• Maintain professional credentials and complete continuing education requirements as required by the hospital, university, andstate practice organizations.

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D., and licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Completion of an internship/postdoctoral training with relevant experience in rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, and/orhealth psychology
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and…