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PhD-level Psychologist, Medicine

Position Information

Position Title: PhD-level Psychologist, Medicine
Department: Medicine
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58110
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• 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.

• 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).

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.

Physical Demands


Salary Range
$115,000 - $135,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Patricia O'Leary
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Project Staff Associate
Contact's Email: pcoleary@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-898-6254

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/21/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: