Sarah Buday

Washington University in St. Louis is advertising an open-rank faculty position for a Pain Psychologist (Pain Medicine) within the Department of Anesthesiology and the WU Pain Center. The role sits in a multidisciplinary pain management division focused on integrating research, education, and clinical practice to alleviate suffering from chronic pain. The position is for a Missouri state licensed pain psychologist with experience in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment , chronic pain conditions , and evidence-based interventions . The post emphasizes strong communication and interpersonal skills and is available at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Professor level on the clinical track. Clinical responsibilities include individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, diagnostic interviews and assessments, documentation, consultation with medical staff and faculty, participation in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, and teaching/supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows. Funding details mention an initial two-year clinical guarantee of salary and bonus for new faculty, with additional productivity-based compensation possible. The position is based in St. Louis and serves multiple clinical sites including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. To apply, candidates should contact Melissa Bowman at [email protected] or use the Washington University Faculty Opportunities application page. No application deadline was listed in the post.