Psychologist II, Psychosocial Oncology, Newark

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ChristianaCare’s Psychosocial Oncology department at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute in Newark, Delaware, is hiring a full-time Psychologist. The Psychologist provides direct psychosocial services to cancer patients and their family members and caregivers, including individual, couples, and family counseling, multidisciplinary center visits, and inpatient consultations for oncology and hematology patients, including stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients. The role also includes teaching psychology trainees and/or other students on clinical rotation.

The position works Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays. A flexible hybrid schedule may be available; remote work eligibility depends on whether ChristianaCare can meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Completion of a pre-doctoral internship at an APA-accredited site.
• Eligible for licensure in Delaware.
• PSYPACT obtained or eligibility for PSYPACT required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in psycho-oncology or health psychology.
• Specialty training in psycho-oncology and/or experience in a medical setting.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and/or New Jersey.
• Exposure to or direct experience collaborating in behavioral research, program development or improvement, and supervision or mentorship of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to cancer patients and their family members or caregivers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary center visits.
• Provide inpatient consultations to oncology and hematology patients, including stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients.
• Teach psychology trainees and/or other students completing clinical rotations.

Benefits

• First-day medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, with low deductibles and $0 copays for unlimited primary care with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Paid time off, including seven major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Fertility care through Progyny, maternity education and support, and up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
• Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree