Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Chief, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Supportive Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute$150K — $350K *
Boston, MA 02115Remote in Boston, MA
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in psychology or psychiatry with academic focus on oncology
  • Current faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School (Associate or Full Professor level)
  • Proven track record of funded research in psychosocial oncology
  • Extensive experience in clinical service delivery and program development
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills in academic medicine

Responsibilities

  • Oversee faculty, clinical staff, and trainees within the Division
  • Provide academic leadership and strategic vision for the Division
  • Lead the integration of psychosocial and palliative care within oncology teams
  • Cultivate a collaborative and innovative environment for clinical and research activities
  • Advance departmental initiatives related to public health and underserved populations

Benefits

  • Support for work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • Access to cutting-edge research and clinical collaborations
  • Comprehensive care environment focused on patient diversity and community engagement
Full Job Description
We seek a nationally recognized leader to be Chief, Division of Psychosocial Oncology within the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Department of Supportive Oncology.

This individual will oversee the Division's faculty, clinical staff, and trainees, and provide academic leadership to the Division. We seek a candidate with a strong track record of funded research, experience in clinical service delivery and program development, and demonstrated mentoring, managerial and leadership skills. The qualified applicant is a proven leader with a strong national reputation in psychosocial and supportive oncology who can lead a successful division to even higher levels of excellence.

The Division of Psychosocial Oncology, led by the Chief, has 26 Psychiatry and Psychology faculty, who are academically productive across a broad spectrum of interests. Clinically, faculty work within interprofessional teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, palliative care physicians, social workers, nurses, and pharmacists to provide state-of-the-art psychosocial care to patients with cancer across the lifespan, including for adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient services. This care is increasingly provided through the unique Supportive Oncology Collaborative model, which integrates psychosocial and palliative care through teams that align with each of the DFCI oncology disease centers. The Division of Psychosocial Oncology is one of 3 academic divisions within the Department of Supportive Oncology, which comprises nearly 70 faculty and over 100 clinical staff from various disciplines and is home to multiple clinical and research fellowships and active programs of investigation.

Eligible applicants must be a psychiatrist or psychologist with an academic focus on cancer and currently hold a faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at Harvard Medical School (HMS). As appropriate, the Chief will have clinical privileges at DFCI and its collaborating hospitals. Salary, benefits and compensation will be commensurate with experience and hospital policies.

If interested in applying to this role, please send a cover letter detailing your clinical, educational, and academic interests along with your CV to: Amanda Bryant, Department of Supportive Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Or email to

For more information on the Department of Supportive Oncology: https://www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/treatment/supportive-oncology

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$150,000.00 - $350,000.00

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a non-profit organization that provides cancer treatment and research services. The institute was founded in 1947 and is affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing the highest quality care to cancer patients, and is dedicated to finding new treatments and cures for the disease. The institute offers a range of services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is also involved in a number of research initiatives, and has made significant contributions to the field of cancer research.
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