OU Health - Psychologist: Psycho-Oncology
About The Position
OU Health and the University of Oklahoma seek a licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologist with psychosocial oncology training and experience to join the Psycho-Oncology Clinic at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. The psychologist will provide assessment, treatment, and consultation for adults with behavioral health needs associated with cancer and other health conditions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The appointment is on the OU Health Campus, with faculty rank based on experience. Psychologist levels are listed as I (0–3 years), II (3–5 years), and III (5+ years); the minimum qualifications separately require five or more years of experience, including postdoctoral training. The role includes outpatient care for adult cancer patients, psychological and brief cognitive assessment, consultation and care coordination, collaboration with clinical teams, and participation in team activities and professional instruction. Academic responsibilities include supervising and mentoring psychology trainees, teaching, and potentially contributing to curriculum and education initiatives. The psychologist may also conduct psychosocial oncology research and contribute to quality improvement, care innovation, program development, and efforts to improve access to behavioral healthcare in oncology. Research is supported and encouraged, with access to cancer center shared resources.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology.
- Completion of a predoctoral APA-accredited internship.
- Specialized training in psychology, including a postdoctoral residency or fellowship.
- At least five years of experience, including postdoctoral training.
- Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma.
- Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation.
- Interest in training and supervising psychology trainees and trainees in other disciplines.
- Experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.
- Training and experience working with cancer patients in active treatment, post-treatment, and palliative care.
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for sleep, chronic pain, motivational enhancement, and common mental health conditions.
- Experience with measurement-based care, including brief mental health, cognitive, and substance use screenings.
- Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and collaboration.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sexual health counseling.
- Experience conducting psychosocial evaluations for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct outpatient care to adult cancer patients with psychiatric and psychosocial concerns.
- Conduct psychological and brief cognitive assessments.
- Consult with interdisciplinary team members and other healthcare professionals about psychological aspects of patients’ mental health conditions, medical conditions, or hospitalizations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals in team rounds, didactics, and meetings.
- Assist with care coordination to support patient engagement in healthcare and positive health outcomes.
- Participate in professional in-service activities and instruction.
- Supervise and mentor psychology practicum students, interns, and residents, including postdoctoral residents.
- Provide didactic instruction to psychology interns and residents, other GME health professional trainees, and medical students.
- Participate in education initiatives and potentially curriculum development.
- Carry out novel research projects in psychosocial oncology and may participate in clinical research.
- Contribute to clinical quality improvement, care innovation, and programs to improve access to behavioral healthcare in oncology.
- Participate in program development based on clinical service needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Research support and access to cancer center shared resources.
- Teaching and supervision opportunities with psychology trainees, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Opportunity to develop programs and innovate within the Psycho-Oncology Clinic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
