Academic Headache Health Clinical Psychologist Within the Department of Neurology

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) in Phoenix, Arizona, is a focused neuroscience institute and internationally recognized leader in neurology and neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and translational neurobiology for neurological care, training, and research.  Drawing patients from the entire United States, Mexico, Canada, and worldwide, BNI has 12 subspecialty clinics in Epilepsy, Headache, Concussion and Traumatic Brain / Spine Injury, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Otology, Movement disorders, Neuromuscular diseases, Neurovascular and Stroke disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and Cognitive disorders. Our neurologists work closely with 30 neurosurgeons and 30 research scientists in a facility that is uniquely state-of-the-art. All BNI faculty hold academic title appointments with University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Phoenix and Creighton University School of Medicine.  Academic rank will match Applicant’s qualifications

Join a Neurology Department comprised of nearly 50 faculty members; multidisciplinary programs using full range of treatment modalities to care for patients; a vibrant neurology Residency program and subspecialty Fellowships. We are inclusive department that embraces and reflects diversity. The Department includes large, out-patient state-of the-art facilities, and an established network of resources including dedicated outpatient neurology infusion center, neuro-psychology / psychiatry and therapies; social work; physical, occupational, and speech therapies. We are inclusive department that embraces and reflects diversity.

Job Summary:  Work with an experienced, highly skilled, and comprehensive team of neurological specialists in BNI’s rapidly expanding adult Headache Division and Jan and Tom Lewis Migraine Center at Barrow Neurological Institute/CommonSpirit dba St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. We provide comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care in one of the largest dedicated headache programs nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a high volume, diverse, and medically complex patient population; a phenomenal multidisciplinary group of highly collaborative neurologists, specialized nurses, and pharmacists improving the daily life of headache patients and exceeding their expectations. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction of medical students, neurological Residents, rotating Fellows, and advanced practice providers. We function as a highly cohesive division with an expectation of camaraderie, teamwork, and professionalism

Job Specifications: Applicants must have a Doctorate PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program. Two or more years of clinical psychology experience in a Rehabilitation or Headache Fellowship program with emphasis on neurological populations. ABPP Board certification in Rehabilitation psychology or Health psychology or Clinical psychology preferred. Special skills include competence in Biofeedback, Mindfulness, CBT experience with neurological or neurosurgical patient populations; experience in rehabilitation and/or psychotherapy health preferred two years prior to the proposed start date. Program development skills required. Ability to obtain a State of Arizona psychologist license at the time of employment.

BNI offers competitive compensation and benefit package which includes a relocation package. Please send your CV along with a letter of interest via email to: Brad A. Racette, M.D., Department of Neurology Chair, Senior Vice President Barrow Neurological Institute to: Patricia.Rains@DignityHealth.org.