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Adult Clinical Psychologist – Pain Medicine
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Adult Clinical Psychologist – Pain Medicine
Join the Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University as a Clinical Psychologist, available at the ranks of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator line. This position focuses on clinical care, teaching, administrative responsibilities, and scholarship aligned with our programmatic goals.
About the Role Location: Stanford University, Bay Area, CA. Work type: Clinician Educator. Categories: School of Medicine. The major criterion for appointment is excellence in clinical care, teaching and/or scholarship that supports the division’s goals. The division is expanding its behavioral health components and seeks a psychologist passionate about improving lives of patients with chronic pain through clinical practice, education and collaborative program development.
Why Join Stanford?
Nationally leading program in pain medicine within a world‑class academic medical center.
Collaborate with top clinicians and researchers from anesthesiology, psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, and behavioral science.
Multidisciplinary environment with access to cutting‑edge treatments and research.
Contribute to growth of behavioral health services in pain care and shape innovative, evidence‑based models for integrated treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessment and provide evidence‑based treatments such as CBT for patients with chronic pain.
Collaborate with pain specialists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, physical therapists and other subspecialists to deliver holistic care.
Provide training and mentorship to medical students, residents, and pain fellows in chronic pain management.
Lead or collaborate on research projects focused on psychological factors in chronic pain and develop innovative treatment approaches.
Contribute to development and expansion of multidisciplinary pain management programs, integrating psychological care.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
Experience evaluating and treating chronic pain patients, with expertise in psychological interventions for pain management.
Demonstrated ability in teaching, clinical supervision, and mentorship.
Commitment to patient‑centered, interdisciplinary care.
Additional Opportunities
Access to leadership roles, collaborative research and continued medical education.
Faculty and fellowship involvement; potential to contribute to fellowship training and subspecialty program expansion within the division.
Pay Range
Clinical Assistant Professor: $169,000 – $189,000
Clinical Associate Professor: $208,000 – $228,000
Clinical Professor: $255,000 – $297,000
The pay ranges reflect base pay based on faculty rank and years in rank. Additional compensation components are part of Stanford’s faculty compensation program and incentive programs. For more information about compensation and benefits, including
housing assistance , contact Raymond Kania, Faculty Affairs and Programs Manager (rkania@stanford.edu).
EEO Statement Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought and expression. The Division of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment. Candidates may include brief discussion of how their work will further these values in their statements.
Contact For inquiries, please contact Ranjini Reddy Deo at rreddy1@stanford.edu. To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover letter.
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About the Role Location: Stanford University, Bay Area, CA. Work type: Clinician Educator. Categories: School of Medicine. The major criterion for appointment is excellence in clinical care, teaching and/or scholarship that supports the division’s goals. The division is expanding its behavioral health components and seeks a psychologist passionate about improving lives of patients with chronic pain through clinical practice, education and collaborative program development.
Why Join Stanford?
Nationally leading program in pain medicine within a world‑class academic medical center.
Collaborate with top clinicians and researchers from anesthesiology, psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, and behavioral science.
Multidisciplinary environment with access to cutting‑edge treatments and research.
Contribute to growth of behavioral health services in pain care and shape innovative, evidence‑based models for integrated treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessment and provide evidence‑based treatments such as CBT for patients with chronic pain.
Collaborate with pain specialists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, physical therapists and other subspecialists to deliver holistic care.
Provide training and mentorship to medical students, residents, and pain fellows in chronic pain management.
Lead or collaborate on research projects focused on psychological factors in chronic pain and develop innovative treatment approaches.
Contribute to development and expansion of multidisciplinary pain management programs, integrating psychological care.
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
Experience evaluating and treating chronic pain patients, with expertise in psychological interventions for pain management.
Demonstrated ability in teaching, clinical supervision, and mentorship.
Commitment to patient‑centered, interdisciplinary care.
Additional Opportunities
Access to leadership roles, collaborative research and continued medical education.
Faculty and fellowship involvement; potential to contribute to fellowship training and subspecialty program expansion within the division.
Pay Range
Clinical Assistant Professor: $169,000 – $189,000
Clinical Associate Professor: $208,000 – $228,000
Clinical Professor: $255,000 – $297,000
The pay ranges reflect base pay based on faculty rank and years in rank. Additional compensation components are part of Stanford’s faculty compensation program and incentive programs. For more information about compensation and benefits, including
housing assistance , contact Raymond Kania, Faculty Affairs and Programs Manager (rkania@stanford.edu).
EEO Statement Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought and expression. The Division of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment. Candidates may include brief discussion of how their work will further these values in their statements.
Contact For inquiries, please contact Ranjini Reddy Deo at rreddy1@stanford.edu. To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover letter.
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