Clinical Health Psychologist

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer institute. City of Hope has been ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News and World Report for 14 consecutive years. City of Hop (COH) is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and the other life-threatening diseases located in Duarte, California. Over the last 100 years, City of Hope has built a legacy in Duarte of being a world leader in cancer research, treatment, and prevention. Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include 30 community sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits.

Position Highlights :

As a member of the Psychology Team, you will be working with patients, families, and caregivers to meaningfully improve their medical, psychosocial, and behavioral health needs during and after cancer treatment. You will be joining a team of 3 Consultation/Liaison Psychologist, 1 Neuropsychologist, and 2 Clinical Research Psychologists. Additional opportunities include participating in training in our Health Psychology Fellowship, participating in clinical research, and develop programs based on patient care needs.

Requirements:

• Doctoral Degree from an APA-approved program in Clinical Psychology
• Licensed in the State of California
• Training and appropriate experience in consultation/liaison psychology, health psychology, and working with a medical team
• Preferred candidate will have experience in psycho-oncology and working with both hematology and medical oncology patients
• Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Interested candidates should submit their CV and letter of interest

Benefits:

• Competitive salaried position and potential for incentive
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement plan

Who We Are:

This position is a rare opportunity to work in a 400+ member integrated, multidisciplinary Medical Group Practice serving an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in highly desirable Southern California, within our Department of Supportive Care Medicine.

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. It has been ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News and World Report for 14 consecutive years. City of Hope has built a legacy of being a world leader in cancer research, treatment, and prevention and recently extended its reach beyond Duarte to include 30 community sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

• Posting Date: Oct 19, 2021
• Job Field: Physician