23157005
Institute of Living
West Hartford, CT
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The Division of Health Psychology at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is pleased to announce a position opening for a full-time psychologist (PhD/PsyD) to support the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s 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 practice.
Job Summary
The 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, women’s 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 training/mindfulness-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 and/or interest in this area.
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Qualifications
As a Hartford HealthCare entity, the Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:
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