Health Psychologist- Psychosocial Oncology Specialty - Kansas City, United States - University of Kansas Medical Center

Description

Department:
SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences

* -Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences


Position Title:
Health Psychologist- Psychosocial Oncology Specialty


Job Family Group:
Academic


Job Description Summary:
The individual selected for this position will join the current health psychologists in a rapidly growing, 23-member Psychology Division to: a) provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation and triage to outpatients with cancer and their caregivers at our NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; b) participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the Center; c) participate in the professional education of psychology interns and fellow in our APA accredited programs, as well practicum students, medical fellows, residents and students; and d) collaborate with other faculty in scholarly activities. The selected individual will join the Department of Psychiatry at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

At KUMC, faculty are encouraged to engage in many of the available opportunities to collaborate with faculty and colleagues within and outside KUMC on scholarly activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible.


Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA approved clinical internship)
• One year relevant post-doctoral experience in psychosocial oncology or health psychology
• Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri (or PSYPACT) by the time of the appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of postdoctoral specialized training and experience in psychosocial oncology

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide assessment, treatment, psychoeducation and triage to outpatients with cancer and their caregivers at our NCI-Designated Cancer Center
• Participate in interdisciplinary team-based care within the Center
• Participate in the professional education of psychology interns and fellow in our APA accredited programs, as well practicum students, medical fellows, residents and students
• Collaborate with other faculty in scholarly activities

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular


Time Type:
Full time