Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship – Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Subspecialty Track
About The Position
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is pleased to offer a Pediatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Track within our accredited Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. This 12-month post-graduate training program begins October 19, 2026 and is designed for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) who wish to develop expertise in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. The fellowship provides structured clinical training, mentorship, and didactic education to support the transition to specialty practice. Fellows will gain experience addressing the complex psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of pediatric oncology patients and their families while working within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary oncology care team. The program is open to newly graduated APPs as well as experienced APPs seeking specialized training in pediatric psycho-oncology. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be considered for interviews on a rolling basis. As the hiring process proceeds, positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Submit your application early for the best opportunity to be considered.
Requirements
- Graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants
- Active New York State NP or PA licensure
- Strong interest in working with pediatric and adolescent patient populations
- Eligible for prescriptive privileges in New York State
Nice To Haves
- Highly motivated learner with a strong interest in pediatric mental health and psycho-oncology
- Empathetic, collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
- Enjoys working as part of an interdisciplinary team and seeks a fellowship environment that fosters professional growth, leadership development, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Assessing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial concerns in pediatric oncology patients
- Formulating psychiatric diagnoses and treatment plans
- Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications under supervision and mentorship
- Providing supportive counseling and psychoeducation to patients and families
- Responding to psychiatric emergency situations and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety
- Collaborating closely with pediatric oncology, psychiatry, psychology, social work, child life, nursing, supportive care, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Participating in care coordination and family-centered treatment planning
- Monitoring patient response to treatment and adjusting plans accordingly
- Maintaining accurate and complete clinical documentation
- Participating in didactic learning experiences, quality improvement projects, case presentations, journal clubs, and scholarly activities
Benefits
- Clinical trainee benefits
- Eligibility to apply for MSK housing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
