Associate Professor - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Oncology Psychology)

Department:

SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences

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Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Position Title:

Associate Professor - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Oncology Psychology)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Psychology, will provide specialized psychological services within the interdisciplinary oncology care team. This role includes delivering evidence-based, patient-centered psychological care across the cancer continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. This position supports patients and their families while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, and other allied health professionals in an integrated oncology care model. The selected individual will join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Clinical Assistant Professor level as part of the Psychology Division.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for oncology patients and their families.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy focused on coping, adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings to support patient care and treatment planning.
• Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and care planning as appropriate.
• Participate in the professional education of psychology interns in the APA-approved training program, practicum students, postdoctoral fellows, and medical trainees.
• Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and faculty activities as permitted by clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Engage in scholarly activity and collaborative research opportunities within and outside the University of Kansas Medical Center.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctorate Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program. (with an APA approved clinical internship)

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses: Licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri by the time of the appointment

Work Experience:

• Completion of an APA approved clinical internship.
• One-year relevant post-doctoral experience (preferably with oncology or health psychology focus).

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience working with medically complex or oncology populations.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time