Job Description
Join Duke Health as a Clinical Psychologist!Join Duke Health as a Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry and Psychology. Deliver high-quality, team-based care and advanced clinical services across a leading academic health system. This position carries a faculty appointment or clinical rank commensurate with experience.
About the Role The Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with specialized training and clinical experience in pain psychology. This role focuses on expanding our adult pain management services throughout the Duke Health system. You will practice within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment to increase patient access to specialized psychological services.
What You'll Do- Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Provide outpatient psychological evaluations and evidence-based treatments for adults experiencing pain conditions.
- Evidence-Based Care: Deliver efficient, outcomes-focused interventions for patients navigating chronic, complex, and acute pain conditions.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with pain medicine physicians, psychiatrists, physical therapists, social workers, orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, and other medical teams across Duke Health.
- Team Participation: Participate in case discussions and shared clinical decision-making.
- Program Development: Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives as we expand pain psychology clinical care pathways.
- Academic Engagement: Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented academic and clinical environment.
What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)- Education: PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Training: Completion of an APA-accredited clinical internship. (Candidates must have completed all required training and supervised hours prior to their start date).
- Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in North Carolina, with Health Service Psychologist (HSP-P) designation.
- Core Competencies: Focused experience and specialized training in pain psychology within an academic medical center, hospital system, or closely integrated, multi-disciplinary team.
Preferred Experience & Clinical InterestsWe place strong preference on candidates with a dedicated interest or background in one or more of the following clinical specialties and co-occurring conditions (including, but not limited to):
- Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Provide specialized evaluation and psychological interventions for patients presenting with functional neurological symptoms.
- Neurology & Rheumatology: Deliver psychological interventions for patients with chronic neurological, rheumatological, or autoimmune conditions (e.g., migraines, fibromyalgia, lupus).
- Orthopedics & Spine Care: Support adjustment to injury, pre-surgical psychological evaluations (including spinal cord stimulator assessments) and post-operative recovery.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Utilize trauma-informed approaches or specialized trauma therapies to support patients with chronic pain conditions and co-occurring trauma or PTSD.
Location Highlights - Durham, NC- Part of the vibrant Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)
- Diverse living options: urban, suburban, and rural
- Renowned for culture, food, and outdoor activities
- Hub for innovation, research, and education
- Learn more at the Discover Durham website.
Benefits- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Health, dental, and retirement plans
- Family-friendly and wellness-focused programs
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.
