Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full time psychologist PhDPsyD to support the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institutersquos Headache Center Located in West Hartford CT the Headache Center is staffed by specialists in headache medicine who collaborate with experts in rehabilitation behavioral health sleep medicine and nutrition to provide the highest quality patient care The Headache Center is dedicated to excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of people with headache disorders as well as advancing knowledge of headache through research and innovation in clinical practiceJob SummaryThe psychologist in the Headache Center is an integral and collaborative team member and will work closely with neurologists advanced practice providers and nurse specialists They will also be a key stakeholder in a monthly multidisciplinary clinical council which includes specialists in rehabilitation nutrition radiology womenrsquos health maternal and fetal medicine obesity medicine sleep medicine and other behavioral health providers The psychologist will lead a program which seeks to support the behavioral health needs of this patient population including evidence based treatments for headache disorders treatment of co occurring mood and anxiety disorders and strategies to promote health behavior changes including insomnia obesity and physical activity Ideal candidates will have experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy interventions in medical and general mental health populations including relaxation skills trainingmindfulness based interventions stress management lifestyle changes and principles related to pain management Experience in treating headache disorders is preferred but not required There are also significant opportunities for research within the clinical setting if the psychologist has some experience andor interest in this areaJob ResponsibilitiesProviding brief evidence based psychological interventions individual and group to adults with headache disorders and psychological comorbidities ie depression anxiety adjustment insomniaScreening of patients for additional comorbidities which may warrant additional referrals including post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuseCollaboration and consultation with medical providers regarding best care practices for this patient populationIndependent maintenance of treatment records and timely documentationEffective utilization of screening measures and assessment toolsData management including tracking symptoms and treatment outcomesParticipating in monthly psychology team meetings and journal club presentationsParticipating in monthly headache clinical council meetingsOpportunities may exist for the provision of clinical supervision of psychology trainees and educational experiences to interdisciplinary professionals within the clinicDevelopment and implementation of psychoeducational materials for use in the medical settingSignificant opportunities for research if desiredWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of LivingHartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full time psychologist PhDPsyD to support the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institutersquos Headache Center Located in West Hartford CT the Headache Center is staffed by specialists in headache medicine who collaborate with experts in rehabilitation behavioral health sleep medicine and nutrition to provide the highest quality patient care The Headache Center is dedicated to excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of people with headache disorders as well as advancing knowledge of headache through research and innovation in clinical practiceJob SummaryThe psychologist in the Headache Center is an integral and collaborative team member and will work closely with neurologists advanced practice providers and nurse specialists They will also be a key stakeholder in a monthly multidisciplinary clinical council which includes specialists in rehabilitation nutrition radiology womenrsquos health maternal and fetal medicine obesity medicine sleep medicine and other behavioral health providers The psychologist will lead a program which seeks to support the behavioral health needs of this patient population including evidence based treatments for headache disorders treatment of co occurring mood and anxiety disorders and strategies to promote health behavior changes including insomnia obesity and physical activity Ideal candidates will have experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy interventions in medical and general mental health populations including relaxation skills trainingmindfulness based interventions stress management lifestyle changes and principles related to pain management Experience in treating headache disorders is preferred but not required There are also significant opportunities for research within the clinical setting if the psychologist has some experience andor interest in this areaJob ResponsibilitiesProviding brief evidence based psychological interventions individual and group to adults with headache disorders and psychological comorbidities ie depression anxiety adjustment insomniaScreening of patients for additional comorbidities which may warrant additional referrals including post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuseCollaboration and consultation with medical providers regarding best care practices for this patient populationIndependent maintenance of treatment records and timely documentationEffective utilization of screening measures and assessment toolsData management including tracking symptoms and treatment outcomesParticipating in monthly psychology team meetings and journal club presentationsParticipating in monthly headache clinical council meetingsOpportunities may exist for the provision of clinical supervision of psychology trainees and educational experiences to interdisciplinary professionals within the clinicDevelopment and implementation of psychoeducational materials for use in the medical settingSignificant opportunities for research if desiredQualificationsmiddot Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology PhD or Doctorate in Psychology PsyD from an APA accredited institutionAPA approved internship in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Health PsychologyLicensed to practice Psychology in the State of ConnecticutExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independentlySpanish language proficiency is valuedAs a Hartford HealthCare entity the Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusQualificationsmiddot Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology PhD or Doctorate in Psychology PsyD from an APA accredited institutionAPA approved internship in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Health PsychologyLicensed to practice Psychology in the State of ConnecticutExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf directed and capable of working independentlySpanish language proficiency is valuedAs a Hartford HealthCare entity the Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status