Oncology Psychology Postdoc - Cancer Care & Consultation

Job Title Psych Post Doctoral Fellow - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (OncPsych) Department Department : SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences Job Description Summary The Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center is a time-limited, advanced training position focused on the psychological care of individuals affected by cancer across the continuum of care. The fellowship provides supervised practitioner‑scholar training within interdisciplinary oncology settings, emphasizing evidence‑based assessment, intervention, consultation, and collaborative care to support patients and families coping with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Job Duties Provide outpatient oncology‑based individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for patients and families affected by cancer. Conduct brief cognitive assessments to evaluate cognitive and emotional functioning in oncology populations. Participate in oncology interprofessional clinics as part of coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care. Complete pre‑blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy psychological evaluations to support treatment readiness and care planning. Provide crisis consultation and psychological support for patients and families experiencing acute distress. Provide inpatient oncology consultation‑liaison services in collaboration with medical teams across the health system. Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in oncology settings. Engage in supervised clinical training activities designed to support advanced competencies in clinical health psychology and preparation for independent practice. Required Qualifications Education PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or completion of all degree requirements, including a one‑year full‑time internship from an APA‑accredited program. All degree requirements, including successful dissertation defense, must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship. Work Experience Training in an APA accredited or approved PhD or PsyD program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Relevant practitioner‑scholar training experience in Neurorehabilitation Psychology; Child and Adolescent Psychology; Clinical Health Psychology; and/or Advanced Clinical Psychology. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter 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. Benefits information Employee Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time Rate Type Salary Compensation Statement The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range Minimum: $58,656.00 Midpoint: $69,000.00 Maximum: $79,772.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kansas Medical Center