PhD-level Psychologist, Medicine

Position Summary
We are seeking a licensed PhD-level Psychologist to join our integrated healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide brief targeted evidence-based psychological services within a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare environment working alongside physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic patient-centered care across the lifespan. For qualified candidates with interest there are also opportunities to engage in research and teaching activities that complement clinical work. Key Responsibilities Conduct brief screening (e.g. PHQ -9) and for more complex patients full-scale mental health assessments. Collaborate with medical providers to develop comprehensive treatment plans and support high quality effective and coordinated service delivery at the patient and programmatic levels. Deliver brief goal-focused therapy using evidence-based strategies for common medical and mental health conditions crises assessment and referral triage in an outpatient setting. Consult with healthcare team members regarding behavioral aspects of patient care. Provide administrative oversight. Implement population health strategies for screening and intervention. Document clinical activities according to professional standards and organizational requirements. Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Contribute to quality improvement initiates to enhance patient care outcomes. Opportunities for Research Engagement and Teaching/Education For candidates with research interests our setting offers opportunities to: Participate in ongoing research projects related to integrated care. Collaborate with established research teams investigating integration care models. Contribute to program evaluation efforts and quality improvement studies. Access clinical data (with appropriate approvals) to address research questions. Provide clinical supervision to psychology trainees on rotation through integrated care settings. Participate in interprofessional education initiatives. Develop educational materials and provide outreach for providers and community members on psychological aspects of medical conditions (e.g. smoking depression compliance refractory pain chronic disease management). University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA -accredited program. Current licensure as a psychologist (or license-eligible) in NY. Specialized training or experience in health psychology behavioral medicine or integrated care including understanding of integrated care principles and population health management. Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g. motivational interviewing CBT behavioral activation treatment ACT /mindfulness social support) for common medical and mental health conditions. Experience with brief goal-focused therapy models within an outpatient setting. Strong understanding of the biopsychosocial model of health. Excellence in interprofessional communication and collaboration. Ability to summarize themes from multiple patient contacts and communicate suggested improvements for treatment delivery. Ability to adopt a population health perspective emphasizing the therapeutic value of low intensity behavioral treatments. Experience with electronic health records and healthcare information systems. Familiarity with DSM / ICD Diagnosis Codes and healthcare reimbursement models including value-based care. Cultural competence and experience working with diverse and underserved/vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral fellowship in integrated care health psychology or primary care psychology. Experience working in medical settings. Competency in specific evidence-based interventions ( CBT ACT Motivational interviewing etc.). Experience with telehealth service delivery. Background in quality improvement methodologies.