DescriptionProfile We are seeking an excellent Psychologist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinician or Clinician-Educator Track) to provide evidence based clinical psychological assessment and intervention services as a member of a growing Psycho-oncology team at the UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center. Faculty will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and will have opportunities to provide care for patients coping with a variety of oncology diagnoses.
The Psycho-oncology team uses a strong, collaborative team environment to embody the academic medical mission of clinical care, teaching, and research. As such, this position not only involves direct outpatient care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, but it also involves opportunities for teaching and supervision of clinical psychology graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. The team also regularly produces research on special issues within psycho-oncology.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic medical career within a collaborative and growing team environment.
Clinical training and experience in a medical environment, and a strong track record of teaching, competency-based supervision, and/or research is a plus, as is a background or interest in pain psychology, palliative psychology, or geropsychology. A background in providing treatments such as CBT, CBT-i, ACT, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP), and/or Brief Dynamic Therapy is also preferred, although refresher training in these interventions will be provided and encouraged. While not a position requirement,
bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.
Although Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board-Eligible for the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Candidates who are not currently Board Certified or Board Eligible will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to relevant experience and qualifications.
QualificationsHighlights of the Opportunity - Work in a world-class medical school environment with cutting-edge opportunities for advancing clinical care, research, and education
- Supervision for doctoral trainee, internship, and postdoctoral programs in clinical psychology with many opportunities for clinical and research supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowance
- Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health (effective on start date), dental and vision insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefits
To learn more, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ - Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime)
- Paid Time Off (available on day one)
- Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program
- As employees of a public, State of Texas organization, psychologists [LL1] are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts
- No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based
- No state income tax
