Psychologist - Pain Management Center, Registry/ PRN
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Job Info
The Psychologist in the Pain Management Center (CPM) will assess and treat patients with chronic benign pain in an interdisciplinary chronic pain management program focused on functional restoration. The psychologist will collaborate with medical/nursing staff and physical, occupational, vocational, and relaxation therapists, to provide a comprehensive program to teach patients pain management skills and help them to achieve a more functional lifestyle.
The Psychologist will be responsible for initial evaluations to determine the patients' psychological, cognitive, and emotional status and will advise the physician regarding readiness for the CPM program and/or the need for prior psychological interventions. The psychologist develops treatment plans and for psycho-educational interventions in a small group setting, teaching patients basic pain mechanisms, pain management techniques, emotion regulation, and stress management tools. The psychologist will also treat patients individually to enhance acceptance of chronic pain and help patients to develop the necessary cognitive and emotional tools to manage pain and improve quality of life.
The Psychologist - CPM will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Psychologist - CPM will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
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