Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Work Type: Full Time
Supportive Oncology Clinical Psychologist - Clinical FacultyRush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of
Clinical Psychologist, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center.
Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients with greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.
About Supportive Oncology: - Core program within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, fully integrated into the Rush University Cancer Center
- Multidisciplinary services to enhance health and well-being for cancer patients and their loved ones across the entire care continuum
- Integral part of Comprehensive Care Beyond Cancer, including Supportive Oncology, High Risk, Survivorship, and Medical Subspecialties
- Current offerings include:
o Mental health care
o Integrative therapies
o Nutrition support
o Care management services and patient navigation
o Spiritual care
o Sexual health
- Committed to innovative, collaborative, and compassionate care that:
o Decreases distress and improves quality of life using tailored, evidence-informed practices
o Reduces symptom burden from cancer or its treatment
o Connects patients to needed support through program growth and strong community partnerships
- Strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and advancing equity in healthcare
Position Highlights: - Core member of Cancer Center multidisciplinary teams
- Provide psychological evaluation and intervention for patients and families in inpatient and ambulatory care settings
- Direct support to medical teams in inpatient and ambulatory cancer care settings
- Ample opportunities for:
o Program development
o Clinical research and scholarship
o Training and supervision
Ideal Candidate: - Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- Eligible for Illinois psychology license
- Strong clinical skills in psycho-oncology or health psychology with medical populations (e.g., cardiology, transplant, oncology preferred)
- High potential for and interest in conducting research
- Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative academic medical setting
We welcome applications from candidates committed to excellence in clinical care, program innovation, and advancing psychosocial support for people affected by cancer.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $115,233 - $172,012
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
